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Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts

Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts

5 from 1 vote
Small individual desserts, like these Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts, are easy to assemble and require absolutely no baking.
Servings: 6 tarts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Keebler mini graham cracker pie crusts, 4-ounces

Cream Filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespooons milk

Apple Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple, or two small apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, crushed, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place each mini graham cracker crust on a baking sheet. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Divide the cream mixture between the 6 crusts, spreading evenly.
    Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts
  • Peel and chop apple into small pieces, place in a small bowl and add lemon juice. In a medium non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, cook for 6-8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add the quick-cooking oats and stir, cook for another two minutes. Remove apple mixture from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Spoon the apple topping over each tart. Sprinkle with crushed graham cracker crumbs or chopped pecans for added crunch. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Recipe makes 6 servings.
    Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 electric hand mixer
  • 1 small sheet pan
  • 1 medium skillet

Notes

Variations to Apple Cinnamon Cream Tarts
CARAMEL SAUCE- Drizzle caramel topping over each tart before serving. It's an easy way to add a little something extra special to this dessert. Don't forget to top each tart with a dollop of whipped cream, too.
PECANS- Add a nutty flavor and more texture to the dessert by adding chopped pecans to the apple filling before assembling the tarts. They add protein and lots of crunch.
DRIED CRANBERRIES- These really add a burst of fruit flavor to the recipe. Stir dried cranberries into the apple filling before putting it on top of the creamy layer in each tart.
GLAZE- Don't have any whipped cream on hand? Not to worry! Simply mix confectioners' sugar with a small amount of milk to form a glaze that can be drizzled over the tarts before serving. This is a sweet way to garnish each little tart!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.4mg