CHEESE-FILLED SHORTBREAD TARTLETS

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Bite-size treats are a nice addition to a dessert buffet. You can store cooled, baked tart shells in an airtight container at room temperature overnight or in the freezer for a few weeks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fresh raspberries and mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In another bowl, beat the butter, flour, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place in greased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides. Prick with a fork., Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately run a knife around each tart to loosen completely. Cool in pans on wire racks., Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon cheese filling into each tart shell. Cover and refrigerate until set. Just before serving, garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Eugoelio
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These tartlets were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they look really impressive.


Obiora Nicholas
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I actually really enjoyed these tartlets. The shortbread crust was perfect and the cheese filling was just the right amount of savory.


Giovanni Cruz
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These tartlets were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


md. sumon kha
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tartlets didn't turn out very well. The cheese filling was too runny and the shortbread crust was too dry.


Andile Mazibuk
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These tartlets were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Holly L
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I love the idea of these tartlets, but I think I'll try using a different type of cheese next time. Maybe a sharp cheddar or a blue cheese.


Usmail Bakar
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'll definitely be making them again.


Siyam Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but I loved these tartlets. The cheese filling was perfect.


Konde Kent
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These tartlets were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit.


Bisan Kisku
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The cheese filling was a bit runny. I think I'll try baking them for a few minutes longer next time.


sirin kmp
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Jasmine Newman
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I didn't have any Gruyère cheese on hand, so I used cheddar instead. They turned out great! The cheddar gave the tartlets a nice sharp flavor.


Lowest Prince
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These were so easy to make! I used a store-bought shortbread crust and the results were still delicious. I'll definitely be trying some of your other recipes.


Hannah Yeboah
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these tartlets. The shortbread crust is perfectly buttery and the cheese filling is rich and creamy. Yum!


Waris Jani
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These cheese-filled shortbread tartlets were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.