Tiny Raspberry Cheesecake Tarts

These extra-easy dessert tarts use purchased phyllo shells.


Tiny Raspberry Cheesecake Tarts

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Servings: 15 tarts
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  ounces
    bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut up
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    shortening
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  • 1  2.1-ounce package
    baked miniature phyllo dough shells (fifteen 1-1/2-inch shells)
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  • 1  3-ounce package
    cream cheese, softened
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  • 2  tablespoons
    dairy sour cream
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  • 2  tablespoons
    powdered sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    raspberry liqueur or milk
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  • 15 
    fresh raspberries (optional)
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    Fresh mint leaves (optional)
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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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