CARAMELIZED APPLE TARTS

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This recipe cleverly dresses up frozen puff pastry and a no-bake cheesecake mix. Guests will be delighted to be offered their own individual tarts! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (11.1 ounces) no-bake cheesecake mix
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Unfold pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into eight 4-in. circles. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Prepare cheesecake filling according to package directions; set aside. (Save packet of crust crumbs for another use.) , In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat; stir in cinnamon. Add half of the apples; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until tender. , Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Repeat with remaining apples. Drain cooking juices, reserving 1/3 cup in the skillet; discard remaining juices. Add cream to skillet; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Split each pastry in half horizontally. Top each with 2 heaping tablespoons of cheesecake filling. Top with apple slices and drizzle with caramel sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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