These miniature apple peach tarts are a delightful bite-sized dessert that balances the tartness of green apples with the sweetness of ripe peaches. The dough, enriched with a bit of cottage cheese for tenderness, creates a flaky, buttery crust that holds up beautifully to the fruit filling. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrisp pastry, soft fruit, and a glossy jam glazeâÂÂmakes these tarts perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or as a charming end to a summer dinner. They are easy to assemble in batches and freeze well, making them a convenient yet elegant choice for entertaining friends and family.
Miniature Apple Peach Tarts
Description
These miniature apple peach tarts are a delightful bite-sized dessert that balances the tartness of green apples with the sweetness of ripe peaches. The dough, enriched with a bit of cottage cheese for tenderness, creates a flaky, buttery crust that holds up beautifully to the fruit filling. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrisp pastry, soft fruit, and a glossy jam glazeâÂÂmakes these tarts perfect for afternoon tea, bridal showers, or as a charming end to a summer dinner. They are easy to assemble in batches and freeze well, making them a convenient yet elegant choice for entertaining friends and family.Ingredients
Directions
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Sift the flour and salt together three times to ensure a light texture.
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Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or food processor until it resembles coarse meal.
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Mix in the cottage cheese until evenly distributed.
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Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently, until the dough just begins to bind together.
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Turn the dough out onto a surface, shape into a rectangle, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Roll the dough into a 3-by-12-inch rectangle.
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Fold the bottom third up toward the center and the top third down over it, like a letter.
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Wrap the folded dough and refrigerate for another 20 minutes to rest the gluten.
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Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use a round cookie cutter to cut out 8 to 10 circles, depending on desired tart size.
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Place the pastry circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Peel, core, and thinly slice the green apple and peaches.
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Warm the peach or apricot jam with lemon juice to create a glaze.
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Brush a thin layer of the warm glaze onto each pastry circle, leaving a small rim of bare pastry around the edge.
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Layer the sliced apples and peaches on top of the glaze, building up to about 1 1/2 inches high.
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Sprinkle the fruit lightly with sugar and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp and the fruit is tender.
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Remove from the oven and brush with remaining warm glaze while still hot for a shiny finish.
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Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 72.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 15.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
