Almond Raspberry Tassies

Makes 24..these will be a hit at your next buffet..

Blend softened butter and cream cheese.

Stir in flour.

Mix to combine.

Chill.

Divide dough into 24 balls.

Press into sides and bottom of small miniature muffin tins --.

Fill with prepared filling.

To prepare filling:.

Put 1 / 2 tsp raspberry preserves into each unbaked shell.

Use your fingers to combine sugar and almond paste -- add egg yolks , one at a time , beat well as you ad each yolk -- blend in other ingredients --.

Spoon into shells on top of preserves.

Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Cool in pans on rack before removing from miniature tins --.

butter, cream cheese, flour, sugar, milk, raspberry preserves, almond paste, egg yolks, orange juice