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Mini Apricot Tarts

Delicious Mini Apricot Tarts for a Sweet Bite-Sized Treat

Enjoy these delightful Mini Apricot Tarts, featuring a buttery pastry and luscious apricot filling that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control.
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour works best.
  • 1 each Eggs Optional for binding.
For the Apricot Filling
  • 2 cups Dried Apricots Choose plump ones or soak in warm water.
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Optional, use sparingly.
  • 2 Tbs Orange Juice Brightens flavor.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mini muffin pan
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine chopped dried apricots with enough water to cover them in a saucepan. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until thick.
  2. Beat cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add flour.
  3. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and press into a greased mini muffin pan.
  4. Spoon cooled apricot filling into each tart shell and bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Cool tarts for 5-10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough to maintain flakiness and avoid stickiness. Adjust filling to prevent overcooking.

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