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Peach and Cream Cheese Mini Tarts


  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Peach and Cream Cheese Mini Tarts:

  • 1 package of refrigerated pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 peach, peeled, pitted, and sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Tart Shells:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out 12 small circles, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
  3. Fit the Crusts into Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter. Gently press each pie crust circle into the muffin cups, ensuring they form a small tart shell. Use a fork to prick the bottom of each shell to prevent puffing during baking.
  4. Bake the Tart Shells: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown. Let them cool completely before filling.

Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

  1. Whip the Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then add the lemon juice. Beat until well combined and smooth. The filling should be fluffy and creamy.

Assemble the Tarts:

  1. Fill the Tart Shells: Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese filling into each cooled tart shell, spreading it evenly.
  2. Top with Peaches: Arrange the thin peach slices on top of the cream cheese filling in a circular pattern or however you prefer.
  3. Drizzle with Honey: If desired, drizzle a small amount of honey over the peaches for added sweetness and shine.
  4. Chill the Tarts: Refrigerate the tarts for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 mini tarts
  • Calories: 180-200 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 3g