Cheese Tarts

This is so simple and yet it will appease all cheese lovers..

Tart Casings

125g butter
60g sugar
250g flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp cold water

Cheese Filling
250g cream cheese
20g butter
60g sugar
1 egg

For the tart shells, simply do a rub-in method. Chill in the fridge for an hour for easy handling and blind bake for about 10 minutes in180 degree oven. Once cooled, pour the cheese mixture up to 3/4 and bake for 10-15 minutes until set.
My mom likes plain tarts but my kids love the flavoured ones.. for the chocolate variety, take some cheese mixture & add cocoa powder. Dollop some at the base and pour the cheese mixture and decorate the top (see picture).
For the blueberry & strawberry ones, use preserves or jams for the same effect.