Description
These Peach and Cream Cheese Mini Tarts are a delightful treat featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a creamy cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh, juicy peach slices. Drizzled with a sweet honey glaze and a hint of cinnamon and ginger, they are perfect for any occasion or as a sweet summer dessert.
Ingredients
Tart Dough
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¾ cup, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold (cut into cubes or grated)
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3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
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¼ teaspoon white distilled vinegar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing dough)
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Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling dough)
Peach Tart Filling
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1 fresh peach, one half cut into slices
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3 to 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
Honey Drizzle
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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Make the Tart Dough:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together. Add vinegar and continue mixing until the dough forms a ball.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Tart Shells:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles to fit into mini tart pans or a muffin tin.
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Press the dough circles into the molds and trim any excess. Brush the dough with heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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Bake the tart shells for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely before filling.
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Make the Peach Tart Filling:
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In a bowl, whisk the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Once the tart shells have cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese filling into each tart shell.
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Top each tart with a few slices of fresh peach.
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Prepare the Honey Drizzle:
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger until smooth.
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Drizzle the honey mixture over the top of each tart.
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Serve:
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Allow the tarts to set for a few minutes before serving, so the honey drizzle slightly hardens. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
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You can substitute the fresh peach with other fruits like berries or nectarines for variation.
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If you prefer a more decadent filling, you can add a bit of vanilla extract to the cream cheese filling.
- These mini tarts can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American