Craving something elegant, fruity, and easy to make? These Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts bring together buttery tart shells, luscious cream cheese filling, and juicy peach slices for a bite-sized dessert that’s both beautiful and irresistibly tasty.
Whether you’re hosting a summer tea party, need a quick dessert for guests, or just want a little indulgence, these tarts hit the sweet spot — with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
💛 Why You’ll Love These Tarts
✔️ No-fuss ingredients – uses store-bought or homemade tart shells
✔️ Perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and creamy
✔️ Great for summer, brunches, or parties
✔️ Easy to make ahead
✔️ Customizable with other fruits or spices
🍑 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Tart shells (homemade or store-bought mini shells)
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh or canned peaches (sliced)
- Optional: honey, cinnamon, or a glaze for shine
🧁 Mini Peach and Cream Cheese Tarts Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (if baking shells)
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Yield: 8–10 mini tarts
📝 Ingredients:
- 8–10 mini tart shells (pre-baked or frozen)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 fresh peaches, thinly sliced (or canned peaches, drained)
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey or peach jam (for glaze)
🔪 Instructions:
- Prepare the tart shells:
If using frozen or unbaked shells, bake them according to package instructions and let cool. - Make the cream cheese filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. - Fill the shells:
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into each cooled tart shell. - Top with peaches:
Arrange 2–3 thin slices of peach on top of the filling. - Add optional glaze:
Warm honey or peach jam slightly and brush over the peaches for shine. - Chill before serving (optional):
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to set the filling, or serve right away.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- Add spice: Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over the peaches for cozy flavor.
- Swap fruit: Try nectarines, strawberries, or plums instead of peaches.
- Make it bite-sized: Use mini phyllo shells or make in a mini muffin tin with pie crust.
- Add crunch: Top with toasted almonds or crushed graham crackers.