Miniature Date-Pecan Tarts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs, separated |
1 cup finely chopped dates |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Combine cream cheese, butter, and flour; mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; press into 48 miniature 1 3/4-inch muffin tins to form shells.
2. Cream butter and sugar in a medium mixing bowl; add egg yolks, beating well. Stir in dates, pecans, and vanilla.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into batter. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons batter into each prepared shell.
4. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes. Remove from pans while warm. Cool on wire racks.
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