Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts
These delightful mini tarts showcase the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches combined with the rich creaminess of cream cheese, all nestled in a flaky homemade puff pastry.
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry
- 1 batch homemade puff pastry Prepared in advance and chilled for easier handling.
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 2 tbsp honey You can replace with maple syrup if desired.
- 4 medium fresh peaches, sliced Wash and slice evenly for optimal presentation.
For the Glaze
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey Can be substituted with maple syrup.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to puff pastry instructions.
- Roll out the homemade puff pastry and cut it into small circles to fit your tart pans.
- Place the pastry circles into the tart pans and prick the bottoms with a fork.
- Bake according to pastry instructions until golden brown.
- Once baked, let the tarts cool.
Filling and Assembling
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with honey until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture inside each tart shell.
- Top with freshly sliced peaches.
Glazing
- In a small saucepan, combine cinnamon, lemon juice, and honey to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the peach-topped tarts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
These tarts are best served fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.