Apricot Nectar Cheesecake Tart

913 calories per serving view nutrition facts

14 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

15	ounces	pie shell (9 inch)	refrigerated pkg

Filling
1/4	ounce	gelatin, unflavored
12	ounces	apricot nectar	can
1	cup	heavy whipping cream
11	ounces	cream cheese	softened
1/2	cup	sugar
1/4	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	tablespoon	lemon juice

Topping
1	tablespoon	sugar
1	tablespoon	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	amaretto liquer	or 1/4 teaspoons almond extract, optional
1/2	cup	heavy whipping cream	optional
1	tablespoon	powdered sugar	optional

Directions

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one-crust baked shell using 10" tart pan with removable bottom or 9" pie pan. (Refrigerate remaining crust for later use.) Place prepared crust in pan; Press in bottom and up sides of pan. Trim edges if necessary. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 c of the apricot nectar.

Cook over low hat, stirring until gelatin dissolves.

Refrigerate 30 to 35 minutes until partially thickened. In small bowl, beat 1 c whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 c sugar, nutmeg and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy. Add lemon juice; blend well. Beat in apricot mixture until well blended. Fold in whipped cream.

Spread over cooled baked crust; refrigerate 2 hours.

In small saucepan, combine 1 T sugar and flour. Gradually stir in remaining 1/2 c apricot nectar. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Cool to room temperature. Pour over tart; spread evenly. Refrigerate until topping is set, about 30 minutes.

In small bowl, beat 1/2 c whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon around edge of tart. Store in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 221g

Amount per Serving

Calories 913 61% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.0g	95%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	126%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 952mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 81.0g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 14.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%

Vitamin A	21%		Vitamin C	25%
Calcium	7%		Iron	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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