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These tarts are going to be a new family tradition at my house. I love cherries, I love tarts, these are a great combination.
MERRY CHERRY TARTS
These easy-to-prepare tarts
will delight family and guests.
½ cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (20 or 21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract or Kirsch
Whipped cream, optional
Combine butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium
speed until smooth. Add flour and salt; mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press balls evenly into the
bottom and up the sides of 1¾ x 1-inch miniature muffin cups.
Combine cherry pie filling and almond extract. Spoon 1 tablespoon cherry filling into each pastry-lined
cup. Be sure to include at least 2 cherries in each cup.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool in pans 10
minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Garnish each with dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Makes 24.