No Bake Cream Cheese Tart with Thin Mint Crust
by Rathbun's Pastry Chef/Partner, Kirk Parks
Yield 10 Servings
Equipment: Food Processor, 9"x1 1/2"Fluted Tart Pan
No Bake Cream Cheese Tart with Thin Mint Crust
1 Box Thin Mints
4T. Butter
1# Cream Cheese
1C. Sugar
8T. Butter (Soft)
6T. Sour Cream
1T. Vanilla Extract
Procedure:
Puree the Thin Mints in the food processor. (2-3Min.) Add the soft butter and mix in until the crust holds its shape. Press into the bottom of the tart pan. Refrigerate. In a clean food processor bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar and butter. Pulse until combined. (2-3Min.) Place the sour cream and vanilla extract into the food processor mixture; pulse until smooth. Spread on top of the cookie crust and refrigerate for 2 hours. Tart is now ready to cut and serve.
Optional Garnishes:
The tart can be garnished with Thin Mints, Berries, Fruit or Nuts.
Comments:
This is a easy do ahead type of dessert and can look elegant with a little garnishment.