APRICOT TARTS

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These tiny tarts are an extra-special dessert for any holiday or occasion. We love the fruity and nutty flavor. -Phyllis Hickey, Bedford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
APRICOT FILLING:
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , For filling, in a small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain. Add the pecans, sugar, marmalade, cinnamon and cloves; set aside., Shape dough into 24 balls. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spoon a dollop onto each tart. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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