Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts
Mini peach and cream cheese tarts are bite-sized, elegant desserts made with buttery tart shells, a smooth cream cheese filling, and sweet peach slices. These easy mini fruit tarts are perfect for brunches, parties, or summer desserts. Simple to prep and beautifully presented, they’re the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts
- Category: Dessert, Brunch
- Method: No-Bake (after shell baking)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned or fresh peach slices, drained and patted dry
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp peach preserves or apricot jam + 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Bake mini tart shells according to package or recipe directions. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill each tart shell with cream cheese mixture, using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top each tart with a peach slice or fan of thin peach slices.
- For a glossy finish, melt peach preserves with a splash of water and brush over the fruit.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use nectarines, strawberries, or blueberries instead of peaches for variety.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling for warmth.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel for extra indulgence.
- Make tart shells from scratch using shortcrust pastry in a mini muffin tin.
- For sugar-free, use a sugar substitute and fresh peaches or peaches in juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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