Peach Cream Cheese Mini Tarts (Printable View)
Flaky pastry with cream cheese, peaches, and honey. Enjoy these golden, fruit-filled treats warm for best flavor.
# Ingredient List:
→ Tart Dough
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes or grated
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3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
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1/4 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
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1 tablespoon heavy cream, for brushing dough
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Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling dough
→ Tart Filling
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1 fresh peach, half cut into slices
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3 to 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
→ Honey Drizzle
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
# Preparation Steps:
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
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Mix 2 tablespoons ice water with the white distilled vinegar and gradually add to the flour mixture. Stir with fingers or a fork until a rough dough forms, adding more water one teaspoon at a time if needed until the dough holds together when pressed.
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Transfer the dough to plastic wrap, shape into a ball, flatten into a disc, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
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Cut the peach half into even slices. Slice the cream cheese into 8 thin pieces to divide among the tarts.
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In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir in the honey until smooth and well combined.
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Preheat oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
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Lightly flour your work surface. Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds as if folding a letter, then roll out and fold once more. For the final roll, shape dough into approximately a 9 x 9-inch square and cut into 4 equal pieces.
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Transfer pastry squares to a baking sheet. Fold the edges of each square up about 1/4 inch to create a border. Place two cream cheese slices in the center of each tart and drizzle with a small amount of honey mixture.
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Arrange peach slices evenly atop each tart. Brush the dough edges with heavy cream, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar, and drizzle with additional honey mixture.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm and finish with a final drizzle of honey if desired.
# Supplementary Details:
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The dough's rough texture ensures flakiness; avoid overworking for optimal results.