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.

Irfan Me
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These tarts are so cute and perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Lollo Polli
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I love the combination of the apricot filling and the cheesecake filling. It's a perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Borsa Akter
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These tarts are so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Wesley Gossett
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I had some trouble getting the crust to stay together, but the tarts were still delicious.


Daniel Andrew
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These tarts were a little bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


JULIET AKINYI
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The cheesecake filling is so creamy and delicious.


Keisha Johnson
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These tarts are so cute and perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Mahermudsir Arain
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I love the combination of the apricot filling and the cheesecake filling. It's a perfect balance of tart and sweet.


White Vikies
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These tarts were really easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


maddie roblox
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I had some trouble getting the crust to stay together, but the tarts were still delicious.


sarah samuel
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


karitk Sahni
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I made these tarts for my family and they were a big success. Everyone loved them!


Juanita Phillips
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These tarts are so cute and easy to make. I love the combination of the apricot filling and the cheesecake filling.


Olwethu Dlamini
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I've made these tarts twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The apricot filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and delicious.


Ninsiima Kandole
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These apricot cheesecake tarts were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.