Miniature Pastry Shells

Prep: 45 min Serves: 24

Miniature pastry shells are delicate, buttery cups perfect for elegant appetizers or desserts. Filled with various sweet or savory fillings, they suit parties, brunches, or special occasions. Their crisp texture and versatile flavor make them a delightful addition to any menu or celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 1/4 lb. stick butter
  • 1 cup unsifted flour

Instructions

  1. Into a medium mixing bowl, turn cheese and butter.
  2. Let stand at room temperature to soften.
  3. With a wooden spoon, blend thoroughly.
  4. Gradually work in flour.
  5. Press dough flat in bowl and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  6. With a knife or spatula, mark off dough into 24 equal portions.
  7. Roll each portion into a ball.
  8. Press each ball over the bottom and sides (up to top) of small muffin pan cups, each about 1 3/4 inches in diameter.
  9. Use as directed in recipe for Crab Tarts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

390 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 32.4g 42% DV
Carbs 20g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 109.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 54.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 21.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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