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Caramelized Apple Tarts

This recipe cleverly dresses up frozen puff pastry and a no-bake cheesecake mix. Guests will be delighted to be offered their own individual tarts!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (11.1 ounces) no-bake cheesecake mix
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into eight
4-in. circles. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for
15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to
cool.
Prepare cheesecake filling according to package directions; set
aside. (Save packet of crust crumbs for another use.)
In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat;
stir in cinnamon. Add half of the apples; cook and stir for 10
minutes or until tender.
Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Repeat with remaining apples.
Drain cooking juices, reserving 1/3 cup in the skillet; discard
remaining juices. Add cream to skillet; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Split each pastry in half horizontally. Top each with 2 heaping

2 of 2

Caramelized Apple Tarts (continued)

Directions (continued)

tablespoons of cheesecake filling. Top with apple slices and drizzle
with caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 tart equals 373 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.