Cheese-Filled Shortbread Tartlets

Name: Cheese-Filled Shortbread Tartlets
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 121 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Cheese-Filled Shortbread Tartlets in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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andie2170

Nov 15, 2010

my grandma made these... it's a keeper! she subbed marachino cherry for the raspberry. turned out just as cute & tasted excellent.
86county

Jul 9, 2009

Made these for Fourth of July picnic and the girls watched to see who took the plate because they were so good! Left over filling works well in phyllo cups as well.