Apricot Tarts Recipe

Name: Apricot Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TARTS; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; APRICOT FILLING; 3/4 cup dried apricot, finely chopped; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup pecans, chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; TOPPING; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

TARTS
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
APRICOT FILLING
3/4 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
TOPPING
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a small mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese and flour until blended.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
In a small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil.
4
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes; drain.
5
Add the pecans, sugar, marmalade, cinnamon and cloves; set aside.
6
Shape dough into 24 balls.
7
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffins cups.
8
Spoon apricot mixture into cups.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until browned.
10
Cool for 10 minutes; before removing from pans to cool completely.
11
For topping, in another small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12
Beat in vanilla.
13
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
14
Spoon a dollop onto each tart.
15
Store in the refrigerator.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TARTS, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Apricot Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Tarts

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