CHOCOLATE TARTS

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These remind me of Christmas because for years they were a mainstay on my family's holiday cookie tray. They are very rich but not TOO sweet. The chocolate filling has the consistency of a brownie, surrounded by a flaky cream cheese pastry crust.

Provided by Mimi Peppers

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24-36 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 lb butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 well beaten egg
walnut halves or pecans, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix together ingredients for crust, until soft dough forms, roll dough into small balls.
  • Press each ball into ungreased mini-muffin tin. Set aside.
  • Place chocolate chips into double boiler to melt.
  • Add the milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and blend in one well beaten egg.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into the crust and top it with a nut.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 45.3, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.4

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