STRAWBERRY TRUFFLE TARTS

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In my quest for the perfect dessert a couple of years ago, I found this "berried treasure". My husband and children love it, and that's saying a lot!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening
2 tablespoons plus 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
14 to 16 large strawberries, stems removed
1/4 cup currant jelly, melted
Slivered orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle. , Press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottom. Line unpricked shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cream cheese and orange juice. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar until blended. , Spread over bottoms of baked crust. Arrange berries over chocolate mixture. Brush jelly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with orange peel if desired.

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Tonja Hopkins
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I've made these tarts several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive. I highly recommend them.


M‚Äåd Jahid
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These tarts are so cute and delicious! I love the combination of the strawberry and chocolate flavors. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Dj Baka
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These tarts were a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend them.


Jay parkash Chy
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I made these tarts for my family and they loved them! The crust was a little too thick for my taste, but the filling was amazing. I will definitely be making these again, but I will use a thinner crust next time.


Dianne Fernandez
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These tarts are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend them.


Steven Clark
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I love these tarts! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great. I've made them with different fillings, but my favorite is the strawberry truffle filling.


Michelle Gecan
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These tarts are delicious! The crust is perfect and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Timoor Khan
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I've made these tarts several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive. I highly recommend them.


Christopher Gideon
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These tarts are so cute and delicious! I love the combination of the strawberry and chocolate flavors. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Mirza Sohail
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These tarts were a bit of a disappointment. The crust was dry and the filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend them.


Mental Rocky
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I made these tarts for my family and they loved them! The crust was a little too thick for my taste, but the filling was amazing. I will definitely be making these again, but I will use a thinner crust next time.


Saleem jamali
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These tarts are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend them.


De Chiles
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I love these tarts! They're so easy to make and they always turn out great. I've made them with different fillings, but my favorite is the strawberry truffle filling.


Gonie M
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These were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The filling is so creamy and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.