Apricot Creme Tart
- 8 each phyllo (filo) pastry sheets
- 1 cup apricots, dried
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar
- 8 ounces tofu
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 16 ounces apricot halves, canned can
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves (jam)
- 1 ounce chocolate melted, optional
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Spray a 9" pie tin with non-stick spray.
- Place in a leaf of phyllo pastry & spray it.
- Fold edges inwards so they don't extend beyond the rim of the pan Repeat the procedure until the pan is covered.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crispy brown.
- Place dried apricots, honey & water in a saucepan & simmer gently until apricots are soft & liquid is a heavy syrup.
- Dissolve agar-agar powder in 2 tablespoons water & add to mixture, simmering for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer to a processor.
- Add tofu, vanilla & lemon juice & process until smooth.
- Pour into the crust.
- Drain canned apricot halves & arrange on the pie.
- Melt jam & brush on top of tart.
- If desired, melt chocolate & drizzle over the top in a zig zag fashion.
- Chill 1 hour at least before serving.
phyllo, honey, water, agaragar, tofu, vanilla, lemon juice, apricot halves, apricot preserves, chocolate
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/apricot-creme-tart-3306 (may not work)