Caramel Tassies Recipe

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🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Start by gathering all ingredients: 2 cups of flour, 6 ounces of cream cheese, and 1.5 sticks of butter.

Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, flour, and butter.

Start mixing on low speed until combined, then increase to high until the mixture forms a ball and sticks together.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Form the dough into balls about the size of a walnut and place them into a caramel tassie pan, pressing them into the wells.

If using a tool, dip it in flour to prevent sticking and press it into the dough to form the wells.

Bake the crusts in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.

Remove the crusts from the oven and push down the centers to deepen the wells.

Prepare the caramel filling by unwrapping 11 ounces of caramels and placing them in a pot with 1/2 cup of evaporated milk.

Heat the mixture on medium, stirring continuously until melted and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.

Pour the melted caramel into a squeeze bottle or a container with a lip for easier pouring.

Carefully fill each well of the crusts with the caramel, taking care to avoid overfilling.

Allow the caramel tassies to cool for about an hour before adding the frosting.

For the frosting, mix together 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of shortening, 1 stick of butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a bowl.

Gradually add the remaining evaporated milk while mixing until the desired consistency is reached.

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