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Easy Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts

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These mini tarts feature a flaky crust, light and fluffy cream cheese filling, and fresh peach slices, making a perfect quick and easy summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150g), sifted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), chilled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3–4 tablespoons cold water (45-60ml)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225g), softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30ml)
  • 2 medium fresh peaches, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons apricot jam (optional, warmed and strained)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tart Dough (15 minutes + 30 minutes chilling): In a large mixing bowl, combine sifted flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add chilled cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling (10 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat until combined. Slowly add heavy cream and mix until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare the Peaches (5 minutes): Thinly slice peaches and toss gently with lemon juice and granulated sugar if using.
  4. Assemble the Tarts (15 minutes): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut circles slightly larger than mini tart pans. Press dough into pans and trim excess. Spoon cream cheese filling into each shell and smooth top. Arrange peach slices on top in overlapping pattern.
  5. Bake (20-25 minutes): Place tarts on baking sheet and bake until crust edges are golden and filling is set but soft, about 20-25 minutes.
  6. Glaze and Cool (5 minutes): Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Warm apricot jam and brush over peach topping for shine. Cool completely before removing from pans.

Notes

Keep butter cold and work quickly for flaky crust. Chill dough before rolling and after pressing into pans to prevent shrinkage. Thinly slice peaches to avoid soggy topping. Optional glaze adds shine and sweetness. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free and dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream for dairy-free version.

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Keywords: mini tarts, peach dessert, cream cheese tart, summer dessert, easy tarts, bite-sized dessert

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