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Apricot Nectar Cheesecake TartRecipe : Apricot Nectar Cheesecake Tart
Procedure :
15 oz Pkg Pillsbury -Refrigerated Pie Crusts ----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 1/4 oz Envelope unflavored -gelatin 12 oz Can apricot nectar 1 c Whipping cream 11 oz Cream cheese, softened 1/2 c Sugar 1/4 t Nutmeg 1 t Vanilla 1 T Lemon juice ----------------------------------TOPPING---------------------------------- 1 T Sugar 1 T Flour 2 t Amaretto OR ... 1/4 t Almond extract (opt) 1/2 c Whipping cream (opt) 1 T Powdered sugar (opt) Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust baked shell using 10" tart pan with removable bottom or 9" pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust for later use.) Place prepared crust in pan; Press in bottom and up sides of pan. Trim edges if necessary. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 c of the apricot nectar. Cook over low hat, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Refrigerate 30 to 35 minutes until partially thickened. In small bowl, beat 1 c whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 c sugar, nutmeg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice; blend well. Beat in apricot mixture until well blended. Fold in whipped cream. Spread over cooled baked crust; refrigerate 2 hours. In small saucepan, combine 1 T sugar and flour. Gradually stir in remaining 1/2 c apricot nectar. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Cool to room temperature. Pour over tart; spread evenly. Refrigerate until topping is set, about 30 minutes. In small bowl, beat 1/2 c whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon around edge of tart. Store in refrigerator. |
