Raspberry-Topped Amaretto Tarts Recipe

Name: Raspberry-Topped Amaretto Tarts
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/4 cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 6 cookies); 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon sugar; Cooking spray; Filling:; 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, divided; 3 tablespoons sugar; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg yolk; 2 teaspoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur); 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Topping:; 1/2 cup fresh raspberries; Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/4 cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 6 cookies)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon sugar
Cooking spray
Filling:
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
To prepare crust, combine crumbs, butter, and 1 teaspoon sugar, tossing with a fork until moist. Divide mixture evenly between 2 (75-inch) ceramic creme brulee dishes coated with cooking spray. Press mixture into bottom of dishes. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool completely on a wire rack.
3
To prepare filling, combine 1/4 cup milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolk in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Heat 3/4 cup milk over medium heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180u00b0 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Place mixture in pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly.
4
Remove pan from heat; stir in liqueur and vanilla. Spoon custard into a small bowl; place bowl inside a medium ice-filled bowl for 10 minutes or until custard comes to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from ice; spoon custard into prepared crusts. Cover and chill 2 to 6 hours.
5
Uncover tarts. Arrange 1/4 cup raspberries on top of each tart. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/4 cup vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (about 6 cookies), 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Raspberry-Topped Amaretto Tarts

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