Strawberry Truffle Tarts Recipe

Name: Strawberry Truffle Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening; 2 tablespoons plus 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon butter; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 14 to 16 large strawberries, stems removed; 1/4 cup currant jelly, melted; Slivered orange peel, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening
2 tablespoons plus 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
14 to 16 large strawberries, stems removed
1/4 cup currant jelly, melted
Slivered orange peel, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add cold water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle.
2
Press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased 4-in. fluted tart pans with removable bottom. Line unpricked shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450u00b0 for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in cream cheese and orange juice. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar until blended.
4
Spread over bottoms of baked crust. Arrange berries over chocolate mixture. Brush jelly over berries. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with orange peel if desired.

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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: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening, 2 tablespoons plus 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Truffle 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.

Strawberry Truffle Tarts

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