QUICK CREAM CHEESE PASTRY (TART SHELLS)
This is actually for mini-tart shells. The recipe came with my mini-tart shaper which I purchased from The Pampered Chef.
Provided by JMigs0
Categories Tarts
Time 1h45m
Yield 24 tart shells, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Beat butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add flour; beat just until a soft dough forms. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/220°C.
- Shape dough into 1"/2.5 cm balls. Place each ball of dough into cups of mini muffin pan. Dip Mini-Tart Shaper into flour; press into dough to form tart shells. Pierce shells with a fork. (If you don't have a Mini-Tart shaper just use your fingers and form into shells).
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pan for 5 minutes; carefully remove tart shells from pan. Cool completely. Fill as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.9
CREAM CHEESE PASTRY DOUGH
For a novice baker, this is the most forgiving dough to work with. The cream cheese allows this pastry some elasticity but still produces tender and flaky results.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes 10 pocket pies or 1 double-crusted 10-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Process the butter, cream cheese, and cream in a food processor, electric mixer, or by hand to thoroughly combine.
- Add the flour and salt. Process just until combined and the dough holds together in a ball. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Divide into 2 pieces. Flatten into disks and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out. If the dough is chilled overnight, take it out 15 minutes before rolling out.
- Rub flour all over a rolling pin. Working with one dough disk at a time, place the disk on a clean, well-floured surface. Applying some pressure with the rolling pin, roll gently from the center of the dough to the top and bottom edges. Rotate the disk and roll to the top and bottom edges again. Reflour the work surface and rolling pin, turn the dough over, and continue to roll the dough from the center out to the edges. Turn over and roll again, rotating the disk to ensure even rolling until the dough is about 12 inches in diameter, thin but not transparent.
CREAM CHEESE PASTRY DOUGH
Categories Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Pastry Gourmet
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor blend the butter, the cream cheese, the flour, and the salt, pulsing the motor, until the dough just begins to form a ball, gather the dough into a ball, and flatten slightly. Dust the dough with flour and chill it, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 1 hour. The dough may be made 1 day in advance and kept wrapped well and chilled.
SHRIMP TARTLETS
Fill mini tart shells with a cream cheese mixture, then top with seafood sauce and shrimp for a picture-perfect look and delightful taste. This recipe makes a fantastic appetizer, and several make a fast, light meal. -Gina Hutchison, Smithville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Place tart shells on a serving plate. Fill with cream cheese mixture; top with cocktail sauce and shrimp., Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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