Cranberry-Pecan Tarts Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Pecan Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 orange, zested; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup orange juice
3/4 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 orange, zested
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1
Blend crust ingredients together.
2
If making small tartlets, divide into 24 small balls.
3
If making large size tarts, divide into 12 balls.
4
Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
5
Press each ball onto bottom and up sides of tart tins and chill until ready to fill.
6
Meanwhile, bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan.
7
Take off heat and add chopped cranberries.
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Cover and let soak for 15 minutes.
9
Then drain well and blot with paper towel; set aside.
10
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
11
Mix all the remaining ingredients well, except the pecans, until smooth.
12
Then add the pecans and cranberries.
13
Divide the filling evenly among the tart tins and bake for approximately 35 minutes for the small tarts and 45 minutes for the larger tarts or until the crust is golden brown.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Pecan 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.

Cranberry-Pecan Tarts

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