Red, White, and Blue Star Tarts
Recipe from Taste of the South


Red, White, and Blue Star Tarts

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 (15-ounce) package
    refrigerated piecrusts (1 sheet)
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  • 2 (3-ounce) packages
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 1 (8-ounce) package
    frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
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  • 1 teaspoon
    vanilla extract
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  • 1/3 cup
    confectioners' sugar
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  • 4 to 6 
    fresh strawberries, sliced
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  • 12 
    fresh blueberries
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll crust. Using a 4 1/2-inch round cutter, cut 4 circles from pie crust. Line 4 (4-inch) tart pans with prepared crusts; prick bottom of crusts with a fork. Place on a baking sheet.
3.
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 5 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely.
4.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, whipped topping, and vanilla extract. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add confectioners' sugar, beating until combined. Spoon cream-cheese mixture into prepared crusts. Top with strawberries and blueberries.

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