This mini, made-from-scratch version of our original peach tart is sure to wow your guests at your next function. The rich and flaky crust pairs wonderfully with the juicy peach filling.
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Ingredients
Pastry
- 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter cubed
- 1/2 + 2 cup + Tbsp cold water
- 2 egg yolks
Filling
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 dash salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 29 oz. can sliced peaches drained or fresh
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Servings: 4in. tarts
Instructions
Pastry
- in large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
- add water and egg yolks, stir until dough forms a ball
- divide into 8 portions; press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight 4 inch tart pans.
- Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- cool on wire racks
Filling
- In large sauce pan combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Stir water until smooth.
- Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in peaches and lemon juice.
- Spoon filling into tart shells; chill until serving.
Recipe Notes
Garnish with whipped cream (optional).