Orange-Walnut Tassies

Tassies are bite-sized tartlets that originated in Scotland and are popular in American Southern cuisine. The word ‘tassie’ is derived from the Scottish word ‘tass’ meaning a small cup or goblet.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Orange-Walnut Tassies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 4 cup Cream cheese
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Walnuts

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Grease a mini tart pan.
7. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and press each portion into the tart pan, forming a crust.
8. Place a walnut half in each tart shell.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
10. Allow the tassies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.