Artichoke Pastry Puffs

1. 1

   Position oven rack on bottom shelf.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

3. 3

   Place frozen shells on a rimmed baking sheet.

4. 4

   Cut cream cheese into cubes and place in a food processor with mayonnaise.

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   Whirl until fairly smooth.

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   Add Parmesan, artichokes, dillweed and Tabasco.

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   Pulse, scraping down side occasionally, just until evenly mixed but still chunky.

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   Pat peppers dry.

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   Finely chop 1 pepper.

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    Stir into artichoke mixture just until evenly distributed.

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    Scoop about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of mixture into each shell.

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    You don't have to smooth tops.

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    Bake on bottom rack of preheated oven until pastry is golden and filling starts to turn light brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

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    Remove to a rack to cool.

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    Slice remaining pepper into very thin strips.

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    When tarts are cool enough to handle, remove from foil containers.

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    Place on a large platter.

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    Top each with a pepper strip.

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    Tarts are great warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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