Apricot Creme Tart

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.