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Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts

Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts feature flaky pastry, creamy cream cheese, and sweet fresh peaches.
Perfect for summer gatherings and easy entertaining.
Ready in just over one hour with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Tart Dough

  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
  • ¼ teaspoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling

Peach Tart Filling

  • 1 fresh peach sliced
  • 3 to 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature

Honey Drizzle

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until pea-sized crumbs form.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons ice water with vinegar.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the dough and stir until a rough dough forms. Add additional water, one teaspoon at a time if needed.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Slice the peach into thin, even slices.
  • Cut the cream cheese into 8 thin slices.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle.
  • Fold into thirds like a business letter. Roll out and repeat one more time.
  • Roll the dough into a 9x9-inch square and cut into 4 equal squares.
  • Place pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Fold each edge upward about ¼ inch to create a border.
  • Place two slices of cream cheese in the center of each tart.
  • Drizzle a small amount of honey mixture over the cream cheese.
  • Arrange peach slices evenly over each tart.
  • Brush pastry edges with heavy cream.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the peaches and pastry edges.
  • Drizzle additional honey mixture over the tops.
  • Bake the mini peach and cream cheese tarts for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and cool slightly before serving.
  • Drizzle with extra honey before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Fresh peaches provide the best flavor, but thawed frozen peaches may be used.
  • Adjust the amount of cream cheese to your preference.
  • These tarts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are baked.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.