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French Silk Tarts

Individual desserts begin with refrigerated pie crusts. The decadent chocolate filling is actually easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 50 min
Makes: 16 tarts
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1box (15 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
3oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces
1cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
1cup sugar
1/2teaspoon vanilla
4pasteurized eggs* or 1 cup fat-free egg product
1.Heat oven to 425°F. Remove crusts from pouches; unroll on work surface. Pat or roll each crust into 11 1/2-inch circle. With 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut 8 rounds from each crust; discard scraps. Fit rounds into 16 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, pressing in gently; prick sides and bottom with fork.
2.Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from muffin cups to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
4.Fill tart shells with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.
*Because the eggs in this recipe are not cooked, pasteurized eggs must be used. Pasteurization eliminates Salmonella and other bacteria; using regular eggs in this recipe would not be food safe.

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Kitchen Tips
Place a chocolate-dipped strawberry on top of each tart for a beautiful presentation.
Skip the pie crust and make 8 quick dessert parfaits by layering the chocolate filling, whipped cream and chocolate-covered toffee bits in clear 6-ounce plastic cups.

Nutrition Information:

1 Tart: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 13g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 6Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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