Miniature Pastry Shells

Ingredients

• 1 3 oz pkg cream cheese
• 14 lb stick butter
• 1 c unsifted flour

Directions

1. Into a medium mixing bowl turn cheese and butter
2. Let stand at room temperature to soften With a wooden spoon blend thoroughly Gradually work in flour
3. Press dough flat in bowl and refrigerate about 30 minutes
4. With a knife or spatula mark off dough into 24 equal portions
5. Roll each portion into a ball then press over bottom and sides up to top of small muffin pan cups each about 1 34-inches in diameter
6. Use as directed in recipe for Crab Tarts
7. Makes 24 tarts