Description
Delightful mini peach cream cheese tarts blend sweet summer peaches with creamy filling in a buttery crust. Elegant dessert bites promise a perfect balance of fruity freshness and rich texture that will charm guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (110 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed or grated
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
- 1/4 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream for brushing
- Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 fresh peach, half sliced
- 3–4 ounces (85–113 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
Drizzle Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Cube chilled butter and integrate into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Incorporate ice water and vinegar, kneading until a cohesive dough forms. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for half an hour to rest.
- On floured surface, roll dough into rectangular shape. Fold into thirds like a letter, then rotate 90 degrees. Repeat folding process once more to create delicate, layered pastry. Roll out to thin 9×9-inch square and divide into four equal portions.
- Thinly slice ripe peaches and cream cheese into elegant, uniform pieces. Whisk honey drizzle ingredients in small mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently elevate edges of each pastry square to create rustic border. Spread cream cheese as base layer, drizzle honey mixture, and artfully arrange peach slices. Delicately brush pastry edges with cream and dust with cinnamon sugar.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Position tarts on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crisp. Remove and allow brief cooling on wire rack.
- Finish by generously drizzling remaining honey mixture over tarts. Serve while still warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Keep butter extremely cold to achieve flaky, tender pastry crust that crumbles perfectly with each bite.
- Handle pastry dough minimally to prevent tough texture, using light touch when folding and rolling.
- Choose ripe but firm peaches for optimal flavor and texture that holds shape during baking.
- Swap peaches with other seasonal fruits like nectarines, apricots, or berries for year-round enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg