Caramelized Apple Tarts

Name: Caramelized Apple Tarts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

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

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 tablespoons of cheesecake filling. Top with apple slices and drizzle with caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.