CRANBERRY-ORANGE TARTLETS

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I like to mix up my offerings at appetizer parties by including some sweeter selections. With Mascarpone cheese and cranberries in puff pastry shells, these bite-sized beauties are always welcome.-Mary Licata, Pembroke Pines, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped dried cranberries
3 tablespoons beaten egg
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons water, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Unfold puff pastry; roll each sheet into a 10-in. square. Cut each into 36 squares. Gently press squares into greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in. indentation in the center of each., In a small bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, cranberries, egg and orange zest. Place about 1 teaspoon filling in each muffin cup. Sprinkle with walnuts., Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and 3 tablespoons water. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over tartlets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Immaculate Namugambe
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Rakib Hossion
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These tartlets were the perfect way to end my holiday meal. They were light and refreshing.


msmarisela2010
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I'm definitely going to make these tartlets again. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Md.Ashikuzzaman
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The tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Antor Ray
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I made these tartlets for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect size for a sweet treat.


Jonathan Hyndman
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These tartlets were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Anita Patrick
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these tartlets. The orange flavor really balanced out the tartness of the cranberries.


Adrian Harness
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These tartlets were the perfect addition to my holiday table. They were beautiful and delicious.


Amirul islam Joni
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I didn't have any cranberries on hand, so I used raspberries instead. They turned out great!


Abolaji Jumoke
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The recipe was easy to follow and the tartlets turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


christopher ftw
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The tartlets were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good.


Nataka Bro
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These tartlets are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


abbas Abhi
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Sardar Subhan
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The tartlets were delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was tart and tangy. I loved the combination of flavors.


BigManCal
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I've made these tartlets several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Asfaq Ali
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These cranberry-orange tartlets were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of tart cranberries and sweet oranges was perfect, and the flaky crust was divine.