Cranberry Cream Cheese Tart Recipe

Name: Cranberry Cream Cheese Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries; 1/2 cup white sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese; 1 egg; 1 egg white; 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract; butter flavored non stick cooking spray; 4 sheets phyllo dough; 1 ounce melted white chocolate; 1 ounce melted dark chocolate; 1 slice candied orange peel

Servings: persons

1 cup cranberries
1/2 cup white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1 egg
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
butter flavored non stick cooking spray
4 sheets phyllo dough
1 ounce melted white chocolate
1 ounce melted dark chocolate
1 slice candied orange peel

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a small saucepan combine the cranberries, 1/4 cup of white sugar and the orange juice.
3
Cook, uncovered over medium heat until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens just a bit, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
4
Set aside.
5
In a food processor combine the cream cheese, remaining sugar, egg, egg white and vanilla or almond extract.
6
Process until smooth.
7
Set aside.
8
Spray a 9-inch tart pan with the cooking spray.
9
Lightly spray 1 sheet of phyllo dough, fold in h alf and gently press into tart pan.
10
Edges will extend over edge.
11
Repeat and place second sheet across first in a criss-cross pattern.
12
Repeat with remaining two sheets so that all of the tart pan is covered.
13
Turn under edges and bake for 5 minutes.
14
Spoon cream cheese mixture into phyllo crust, spreading evenly.
15
spoon Cranberry mixture over cream cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
16
Using a fork marble slightly but dont go too deep.
17
Bake for 25 minutes.
18
Let cool for 1 hour on a wire rack.
19
Cover and chill for 4 hours.
20
Remove and drizzle on both kinds of melted chocolate.
21
Garnish with candied orange peel.
22
Serve.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cranberries, 1/2 cup white sugar, divided, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Cream Cheese Tart 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.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Tart

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