Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts
Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts are delightfully creamy, bursting with fresh fruity flavor, and perfectly portioned for sharing. Featuring a buttery crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and sweet juicy peaches, this easy-to-make dessert combines simplicity with elegance—ideal for brunches, simple desserts, or sweet snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes including chilling
- Yield: 12 mini tarts 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-bake assembly with chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free tart shells)
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shells
- 12 ready-made mini tart shells
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 2 fresh ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Powdered sugar
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Soften the cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Beat with a spoon or electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add sugar, sour cream or heavy cream, and vanilla extract, then mix until evenly combined and creamy.
- Prepare and Slice the Peaches: Wash and peel fresh peaches, then slice into thin, even pieces small enough to fit nicely into the mini tart shells without overwhelming the filling.
- Fill the Tart Shells: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each tart shell, filling about three-quarters full. Smooth the surface gently to create an even layer ready for the peach slices.
- Arrange Peach Slices: Artistically place the peach slices on top of each tart. Fan them out, circle them, or create peach rosettes for an elegant look, ensuring each bite includes juicy peach.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the filled and topped tarts for at least 30 minutes to help the filling set and meld the flavors. Chilling makes them easier to handle and enhances taste.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a creamier filling.
- Choose ripe, juicy peaches to elevate natural sweetness.
- Don’t overfill tart shells; leave space to arrange peach slices neatly.
- Chill tarts well before serving to firm up the filling and improve texture.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to the filling for a bright citrus touch.
- Pre-baked tart shells help keep crust crisp and avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tart
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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