Description
These Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with creamy cheese, fresh peach slices, and a spiced honey drizzle. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
For the Tart Dough:
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3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
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3–4 tablespoons ice water
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1/4 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing dough)
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Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling dough)
For the Peach Tart Filling:
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1 fresh peach, half cut into slices
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3–4 ounces cream cheese, room temperaturerecipes.taskuptools.com
For the Honey Drizzle:
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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Prepare the Tart Dough:
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Mix ice water and vinegar together. Gradually add this to the flour mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. If necessary, add more ice water, a teaspoon at a time.
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Form the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Roll and Shape the Dough:
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle. Fold it like a business letter into thirds, then roll again and fold once more.
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Roll the dough into a 9×9-inch square and cut it into 4 equal pieces.
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Place the pastry squares on a baking sheet. Fold up the edges of each square about 1/4 inch to form a border.
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Assemble the Tarts:
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Place 2 slices of cream cheese in the center of each pastry.
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Drizzle a small amount of the honey mixture over the cream cheese.
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Arrange the peach slices on top of each tart.
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Brush the edges of the dough with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
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Drizzle more honey mixture over the tarts.
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Bake:
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Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tarts are golden brown.
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Let them cool slightly on a wire rack and drizzle with more honey before serving.
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Notes
These tarts are best served warm on the same day as baking.
The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of honey and maple syrup for the drizzle
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach Tarts, Cream Cheese Tarts, Summer Desserts, Mini Tarts