Apricot Creme Tart

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Title: APRICOT CREME TART
Categories: Desserts, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 servings

8 ea Leaves phyllo
1 c Dried apricots
1/2 c Honey
2 c Water
1/2 ts Agar-agar powder
8 oz Tofu
1/2 ts Vanilla
2 tb Lemon juice
16 oz Can apricot halves
1/4 c Apricot jam
1 oz Melted chocolate, optional

Preheat oven to 350F. 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 till the pan is
covered. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes till crispy brown.
Place dried apricots, honey & water in a saucepan & simmer gently
till
apricots are soft & liquid is a heavy syrup. Dissolve agar-agar powder
in
2 tb water & add to mixture, simmering for a couple of minutes. Transfer
to a processor. Add tofu, vanilla & lemon juice & process till
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.

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