Fruit Tarts

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Steps

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Cheese tart shells:.

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Combine the shortening and cheese spread in a medium bowl.

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Cut flour into the cheese mixture with two knives until well blended.

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Shape into a roll 1 1 / 4-inch in diameter and 12 inches long.

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Wrap completely in waxed paper or plastic wrap.

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Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

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Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap.

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Slice 1 / 8-inch thick.

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Using 12 muffin cups or 3-inch tart pans , place 1 slice of dough in the bottom of each.

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Overlap 5 slices around the outside of each.

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Gently press together.

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Pierce the bottoms and sides with a fork.

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Bake 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly browned.

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Cool in the pans on a rack and gently remove the shells when cold to the touch.

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Filling:.

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Cut each orange section into 3 pieces and set aside.

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Drain the pineapple , reserving the syrup.

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Combine the pineapple syrup , orange juice , and lemon juice in a saucepan.

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Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the che.

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Ingredients

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vegetable shortening, american cheese spread, unbleached flour, navel oranges, pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, salt, orange juice, lemon juice, cheddar cheese