Cranberry Mousse Mini-Tarts

Just right for holiday entertaining, individual tarts are easy to prepare when you start with Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust.

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Servings 24

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ingredients 9
Prep Time 45 min
Total Time 2 hr 5 min

Ingredients

Filling

1: envelope unflavored gelatin

2/3: cup water

1/2: cup granulated sugar

1: cup whole cranberries, chopped

1/2: teaspoon grated orange peel

Crust

1: box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

: Coarse sugar, if desired

Topping

1/4: cup whipping cream

3: teaspoons powdered sugar

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Directions

1 Sprinkle gelatin on water to soften, set aside about 15 minutes. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the cranberries just to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture and orange peel. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture just starts to thicken.
2 Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
3 Unroll pie crusts on work surface. With 2 1/2-inch scalloped round cutter, cut 15 rounds from 1 crust and 9 from the other. Fit rounds into muffin cups, pressing in gently. Generously prick crusts with fork. From remaining crust, cut 24 1-inch star shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake crusts 6 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool crusts completely on cooling rack, about 15 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Meanwhile, bake star shapes 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown.
4 In small bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add 2 teaspoons of the powdered sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in cranberry mixture; refrigerate about 10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture into each crust; top each with 1 star. Store in refrigerator. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon powdered sugar.

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Expert Tips

These mini-tarts are the perfect dessert for a holiday party. Both the tarts and the stars can be made a day ahead of time. Store the tarts in the refrigerator and the stars at room temperature. Just before serving, top each tart with a star and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Mini-Tart

Calories: 80
Calories from Fat: 35),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 4%
(Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, 1 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 65mg; 65%;
Total Carbohydrate: 11g; 11%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 5g 5% ),
Protein: 0g; 0%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 0%;

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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oneof10

report Posted Dec. 15, 2012 1:14 PM

I made these for a party last night. They were devoured. They are beautiful and absolutely delicious. Wonderful recipe! Thanks so much. BTW - I was concerned about filling the shells ahead of time then storing in the fridge...thought they might get mushy but they did not.

HBC11

report Posted Nov. 18, 2011 7:11 PM

I used the mini fillo tarts to save time, and put a little melted white chocolate on the bottom. Great for Thanksgiving, and look fancy.

nanc1595

report Posted May. 13, 2011 10:29 PM

Great recipe! I did change it, and used sugar-free strawberry jello, instead of the gelatin, (I didn't have any. It worked wonderfully. Will definately make this again!

Krazikaz

report Posted Dec. 24, 2010 12:40 PM

I found these to be VERY easy to make and VERY delicious to eat. I made them for a dessert contest at work and won. I am making them agin to take to Christmas with the family. I love cranberries and am glad to have found a recipe that uses them. THANKS PILLSBURY!!!

Maryann0529

report Posted Dec. 21, 2010 12:45 PM

Quick easy recipe for small to large parties. I'm a beginner in cooking and had an easy time making the tarts.