Description
Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts are the perfect summer dessert, featuring a buttery crust filled with a creamy cream cheese mixture and topped with juicy, ripe peaches. This elegant treat is ideal for gatherings or a light, refreshing snack. Easy to make and delightful to eat, these tarts combine tangy cream cheese with the sweetness of peaches for a taste of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
2–3 tablespoons ice water
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
2–3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini tart pan or muffin tin.
- Make the Filling:
- Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Tarts:
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles to fit the tart tin. Press dough into tin, fill with cream cheese mixture, and top with peach slices.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden and the filling is set.
- Serve:
- Cool slightly before removing from tin. Drizzle with honey if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
You can use frozen peaches; just thaw and pat dry before using.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini tarts
- Calories: 200 kcal per tart