CHEESE-FILLED SHORTBREAD TARTLETS

Cheese-Filled Shortbread Tartlets image

Bite-size treats are a nice addition to a dessert buffet. You can store cooled, baked tart shells in an airtight container at room temperature overnight or in the freezer for a few weeks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fresh raspberries and mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In another bowl, beat the butter, flour, confectioners' sugar and cornstarch until smooth. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place in greased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides. Prick with a fork., Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately run a knife around each tart to loosen completely. Cool in pans on wire racks., Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon cheese filling into each tart shell. Cover and refrigerate until set. Just before serving, garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.