APRICOT CHEESECAKE TARTS

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Dark chocolate and the tart taste of apricots make these tiny cheesecakes from Alicia Montalvo Pagan in New Bedford, Massachusetts something special for a springtime buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15 tartlets.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon shortening
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons apricot nectar
3 dried apricots, cut into thin strips
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated chocolate

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Brush over the bottom and up the sides of tart shells. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and apricot nectar. Spoon into shells. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes. Just before serving, top with apricot strips and grated chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Malik Imtaz
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These tarts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Abubakr Seiadu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tarts turned out perfectly. They were beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Abdulai
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using a bit less sugar in the apricot filling.


Declan Craddock
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I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Shafin Ahmed
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These tarts were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nicole Beya
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These tarts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


wahidullah Ahmadzai
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tarts turned out perfectly. They were beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mayoya Abdelrahman
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using a bit less sugar in the apricot filling.


Oladimeji Adefisola
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I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Milan Pavlov
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These tarts were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Usama Mughal
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These tarts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


Doctor Suzzy
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tarts turned out perfectly. They were beautiful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Steven Sault
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I made these tarts for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best tarts they had ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


T Bangla
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using a bit less sugar in the apricot filling.


Barbare Ghvedashvili
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I was a bit skeptical about making these tarts because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! They were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will


Taofeek Opeyemi
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These tarts were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


The Science World Pashto
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tarts turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a bit less sugar in the apricot filling. I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


sam germa
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These tarts were delicious! The apricot filling was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Daniel Blevins 606
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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The crust was especially praised for its flakiness. I will definitely be making these again.


Nasim Reza
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These apricot cheesecake tarts were an absolute delight! The crust was buttery and flaky, the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy, and the apricot topping was perfectly tart and sweet. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.