Debbie Dahl's Notes:
Expand1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
Cream soft but NOT melted butter and sugar together until it is smooth (if using raw sugar it will take a little longer for the butter and sugar to incorporate).
Ask a question about this stepStir in vanilla and salt. minutes). Add flour all at once and stir just until incorporated (do not overmix).
Ask a question about this stepWithough handling the dough, spread mixture on butter greased pan and gently press into pan with spoon. Bake in 400 degree oven funtil edges are golden (approximately 8-10 Allow to cool before adding filling.
Ask a question about this step1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese, at room temperature Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs, lightly beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups thinly sliced apple (Granny Smith is best) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup light brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons orange juice or 1 TBS Gran Marnier Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Ask a question about this ingredient
Cream the cream cheese and sugar. Stir in vanilla and salt. .
Ask a question about this stepSlowly add eggs and mix until fully incorporated. Poor mixture on top of cooled shortbread shell (see above),
Ask a question about this stepMix brown sugar, orange juice (or Gran Marnier) and pumpkin pie spice.
Ask a question about this stepGently fold in apples being careful to keep the slices intact. Arrange the apples in several rows (one slice just slightly on top of the next slice) on the top of the cream cheese mixture. It looks attractive if you do every other row with the apples placed in the opposite direction.
Ask a question about this stepBake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Your tart is ready when the cream cheese mixture starts to pull away from the apples
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Francesca is the former Assistant Editor of food52 and believes you can make anything out of farro.
