Description

These Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts combine flaky, buttery pie crusts with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese filling and juicy peach slices. Perfectly glazed with peach preserves for an elegant shine, these bite-sized tarts are a delightful dessert or snack that come together quickly with simple ingredients. Ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you want a fresh, fruity treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie dough)

Cream Cheese Filling

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

Fruit Topping

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

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tart shells.
Prepare Crusts: Roll out the pie crust dough and cut into circles that fit mini tart pans or a muffin tin, ensuring uniform size for even baking.
Bake Crusts: Press the dough circles gently into the pans and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and set. Remove and cool completely before filling.
Make Cream Cheese Filling: While crusts cool, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
Fill Tart Shells: Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each cooled tart shell, filling them generously.
Add Peach Slices: Arrange the drained peach slices artfully on top of the cream cheese filling, using fresh peaches if preferred.
Glaze Tarts (Optional): Warm the peach preserves or apricot jam briefly in the microwave to soften, then drizzle a thin layer over the peach slices to create a glossy, attractive finish.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled tarts for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and filling to set before serving.

Notes

You can substitute fresh peaches when in season for a fresher flavor.
Use homemade pie dough for a more buttery and flaky crust if desired.
The glaze is optional but adds a beautiful finish and extra sweetness.
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to make beating easier and achieve a smoother filling.
These tarts can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.