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Tiny Pineapple Tarts

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

36 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package 3 oz. :cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup:margarine softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon:salt
  • 1-3/4 cups:all-purpose flour
  • 1 :egg
  • 2/3 :2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup:finely chopped or crushed pineapple fresh is best but drained canned Pineapple will work
  • 2 squares 1 oz. each:semi-sweet chocolate, grated
  • 1 tablespoon:grated orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon:vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In an electric mixing bowl or food processor bowl combine the cream cheese, margarine and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in the flour until a dough forms into a ball.
  • Divide the dough into thirds; then divide each section into 12 balls.
  • Press each ball into bottom and sides of mini muffin pans to form tart shell.
  • Set the shells aside.
  • In an electric mixing bowl or food processor combine the egg and brown sugar.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Stir in the pineapple, chocolate, orange peel and vanilla.
  • Evenly spoon the filling into the prepared tart shells.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is set.
  • Cool 15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove tarts from pans and cool to room temperature.