Fruit Tarts

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Cheese Crust Fruit Tarts with Pineapple and Orange Filling
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Fruit Tarts

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1242.6

Description

These unique fruit tarts feature a savory cheese crust filled with a sweet and tangy mixture of pineapple, orange, and lemon. The filling is thickened with cornstarch and finished with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese for a delightful contrast of flavors. A creative dessert that combines the freshness of citrus fruits with the richness of cheese.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. CHEESE TART SHELLS: Combine the shortening and cheese spread in a medium bowl.
  2. Cut flour into the cheese mixture with two knives until well blended.
  3. Shape into a roll 1 1/4-inch in diameter and 12 inches long.
  4. Wrap completely in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (191C).
  7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap.
  8. Slice 1/8-inch thick.
  9. Using 12 (2 3/4-inch) muffin cups or 3-inch tart pans, place 1 slice of dough in the bottom of each.
  10. Overlap 5 slices around the outside of each.
  11. Gently press together.
  12. Pierce the bottoms and sides with a fork.
  13. Bake 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned.
  14. Cool in the pans on a rack and gently remove the shells when cold to the touch.
  15. FILLING: Cut each orange section into 3 pieces and set aside.
  16. Drain the pineapple, reserving the syrup.
  17. Combine the pineapple syrup, orange juice, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  18. Stir in the
  19. rest of the ingredients except the cheddar cheese, and
  20. cook , stirring gently, over medium
  21. heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  22. Stir in the orange pieces and pineapple.
  23. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  24. Spoon the chilled filling into the baked tart shells and
  25. sprinkle each tart with about 1 Tbls of the cheddar cheese.
  26. Refrigerate until serving time

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1242.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.7g114%
Saturated Fat 36.7g184%
Cholesterol 108.8mg37%
Sodium 1015.0mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 129.2g44%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g27%
Sugars 45.2g
Protein 18.1g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, baking, blending, cheddar, cheese, cornstarch, crushed, dessert, filling, flour, fruit, fruits, jar, juice, lemon, navel, orange, orangespeel, pineapple, salt
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