Finnish Prune Tarts Recipe

Name: Finnish Prune Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tart Dough; 3 - 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese or (8 ounce) carton cream cheese; 1/4 cup milk, to soften; Prune Filling; 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)

Servings: persons

Tart Dough
3 - 3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese or (8 ounce) carton cream cheese
1/4 cup milk, to soften
Prune Filling
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)

1
Blend dough ingredients with pastry blender.
2
Add milk to soften as needed.
3
Should make into 4 small or 2 large balls.
4
Cover and chill dough overnight.
5
Cook the prunes in water until soft.
6
Drain.
7
Press prunes through wire strainer or pureed in blender.
8
Add the sugar and mix well.
9
Roll out dough into large square in order to cut into 3 inch square Place a mound of filling in the center.
10
Split each corner from the top to within 1/2 inch of the center.
11
Fold one half of each corner to the center-- to form a star or pinwheel.
12
Place on ungreased baking sheet- you may sprinkle croase grain sugar over tart.
13
Let stand 10 minutes before baking.
14
Bake in hot oven 400*F for 7 to 10 minutes- until light golden brown (they should be realitively pale).
15
Remove and cool on rack.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tart Dough, 3 - 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Finnish Prune 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.

Finnish Prune Tarts

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