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Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts are delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a buttery pie crust filled with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with juicy peach slices. Perfect for parties or a refreshing summer treat, these tarts combine the richness of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of peaches, all finished with a glossy fruit glaze.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie dough)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 1 can peach slices in syrup, drained (or fresh peaches, sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon peach preserves or apricot jam (optional, for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tart crusts.
  2. Prepare crusts: Roll out the pie crusts and cut into circles sized to fit mini tart pans or a muffin tin.
  3. Bake the tart shells: Press the dough circles into the prepared pans, then bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make the cream cheese filling: While the shells cool, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Fill tart shells: Once the crusts have cooled, spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each shell.
  6. Add peach topping: Arrange peach slices, fresh or drained canned, on top of the cream cheese filling.
  7. Glaze the tarts (optional): Warm the peach preserves or apricot jam briefly in the microwave and lightly drizzle over the peaches to achieve a beautiful glossy finish.
  8. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the tarts for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set properly.

Notes

  • Use fresh peaches when in season for a fresher taste and texture.
  • The peach preserves glaze is optional but adds a lovely shine and subtle additional flavor.
  • These tarts can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped toasted almonds over the peaches before glazing.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/mini-peach-and-cream-cheese-tarts-recipe/