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- Preheat oven to 400\u00ba, on a floured surface, roll out dough, and ease into a 9\u2033 tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork, fill with pie weights (uncooked beans or rice) on parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes. Remove pie weights, prick bottom again with a fork, and bake for another 6 minutes until pale gold. Let cool.<\/li>\n
- Melt the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each addition, until smooth. With a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of chocolate on the bottom of the crust. This helps to keep the crust from getting soggy. Refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.<\/li>\n
- Place cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl, combine with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread filling into tart shell, top with fruit. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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