Tiny Raspberry Cheesecake Tarts
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
These extra-easy dessert tarts use purchased phyllo shells.

Servings:
15 tarts
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients
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2 ouncesbittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut upsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonshorteningsee savings

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1 2.1-ounce packagebaked miniature phyllo dough shells (fifteen 1-1/2-inch shells)see savings

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1 3-ounce packagecream cheese, softenedsee savings

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2 tablespoonsdairy sour creamsee savings

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2 tablespoonspowdered sugarsee savings

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2 teaspoonsraspberry liqueur or milksee savings

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15fresh raspberries (optional)see savings

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Fresh mint leaves (optional)see savings

Directions
1.
In a small saucepan, stir the cut-up chocolate and shortening over low heat until melted. Remove pan from heat. Using a clean small paintbrush, brush the inside (bottom and sides) of each phyllo shell evenly with the melted chocolate mixture. Return each shell to plastic tray included in package. Chill phyllo shells in refrigerator about 20 minutes or until chocolate is set.
2.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in liqueur or milk. Transfer mixture to a small resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Snip off a corner of the bag. Pipe about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each shell. Cover tarts loosely; chill 2 to 4 hours.
3.
If desired, garnish each tart with a fresh raspberry and mint leaves. Makes 15 tarts.
Nutrition information
Calories 72, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 28 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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