Festive Apricot Tart

Name: Festive Apricot Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 3/4 cup cold milk; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped; 2 cans (15 ounces each) apricot halves, well drained; 1/3 cup apricot jam

I like to bring dishes to potlucks that are a little different from others. Everyone reaches for this attractive apricot tart.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
2 cans (15 ounces each) apricot halves, well drained
1/3 cup apricot jam

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add flour; beat until well mixed. Press dough onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan. Prick well with a fork; chill for 30 minutes.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth. Stir in pudding until blended. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over crust.
Arrange apricots over filling. Combine jam and remaining lemon juice; brush over apricots. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.