Frangipane Lemon Tart Pastry1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsalted butter1 egg, lightly beaten Cut butter into 8 pieces. In food processor, blend flour, sugar, lemon zest, salt and butter until the consistency of ...

French Apricot Tarts 1 recipe Sesame Seed Pastry1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves36 canned apricot halves1/4 cup red raspberry preserves1 tablespoon apricot juiceSweetened whipped cream, flavored    with vanilla extract Prepare 12 baked (5-inch) tart shells from Sesame Seed Pastry. ...

Grands! Little Pies Lea Mead of San Mateo, California, won $10,000 in the Fast & Fabulous Desserts & Treats category at the 40th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. Mead says the inspiration for this dish was "a potluck dinner where I wanted to take pie, but knew that pies tend to get messy." 3/4 ...

Hawaiian Tarts 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners' sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup butter or margarine, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling1 cup pineapple preserves1/2 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 1/2 cups coconutConfectioners' sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly ...

Lemon Curd Tarts Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pastry2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup cold butter5 tablespoons cold water Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle the water gradually over flour mixture, ...

Lemon Zest Tart Pastry Shell2 cups unbleached flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into bits and chilled2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, chilled1/4 cup ice water Tart FillingZest of 3 lemons1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup butter, ...

Lime Tarts 1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup butter3 eggs, beaten1 egg yolk, beaten1/4 cup lime juiceRind of 2 limes, grated2 drops green food coloringTart shells, bakedSlivered almonds, toasted Cook sugar and butter in top of double boiler until sugar is dissolved. Slowly add a little of hot mixture ...

Marzipan Tart 12 ounces almond paste (1 cup plus 3 tablespoons)2 to 3 teaspoons water3/4 cup butter1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar5 eggs3 tablespoons kirsch, amaretto, triple sec or brandy3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powderConfectioners' sugar Preheat the oven to 350 ...

Mini Cherry Tarts 1 (8 ounce) tube refrigerated crescent rolls3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners' sugar1 cup canned cherry pie filling1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease miniature muffin cups. Place crescent dough on a lightly floured surface; seal ...

Nut Tarts 1 cup flour4 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine1 cup walnuts1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 egg1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Mix together flour, cream cheese, and margarine. Press into tiny cupcake tins. Mix together walnuts, brown sugar, egg and vanilla extract. Fill lined ...