FINNISH PRUNE TARTS

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One of my favorite Christmas treats, and very popular with the Finnish community with coffee. I know,you're thinking prunes..ewww...but they are very good. (the bake time does not include the overnight dough chill time).

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Tarts

Time 55m

Yield 24 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese or 1 (8 ounce) carton cream cheese
1/4 cup milk, to soften
1 lb dried pitted prunes
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (more or less to taste if you want a sugar-free version - use 1/4 cup of fructose)

Steps:

  • Blend dough ingredients with pastry blender.
  • Add milk to soften as needed.
  • Should make into 4 small or 2 large balls.
  • Cover and chill dough overnight.
  • Cook the prunes in water until soft.
  • Drain.
  • Press prunes through wire strainer or pureed in blender.
  • Add the sugar and mix well.
  • Roll out dough into large square in order to cut into 3 inch square Place a mound of filling in the center.
  • Split each corner from the top to within 1/2 inch of the center.
  • Fold one half of each corner to the center-- to form a star or pinwheel.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet- you may sprinkle croase grain sugar over tart.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before baking.
  • Bake in hot oven 400*F for 7 to 10 minutes- until light golden brown (they should be realitively pale).
  • Remove and cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 203.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.9

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