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Flower Tarts
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
290
These delicate flower tarts feature a tender butter crust filled with sweet vanilla cream cheese and topped with colorful berries or edible flowers. They are a beautiful dessert for spring gatherings, tea parties, or any special occasion.
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Rolling Pin
tart pan or muffin tin
fork
small bowl
Oven
Ingredients
1 1/4
cup
all-purpose flour
1/2
cup
unsalted butter
(cold and cubed)
1/4
cup
powdered sugar
1
egg yolk
1 to 2
tablespoons
cold water
1/2
cup
cream cheese
(softened)
1/4
cup
granulated sugar
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
cup
mixed berries or edible flowers
(for decoration)
1
tablespoon
honey or fruit glaze
(optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of cold water. Mix gently until the dough comes together, adding the remaining water only if needed.
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a tart pan or line a muffin tin for mini tarts.
Roll out the chilled dough and press it into the tart pan or muffin cups. Trim any excess dough and prick the bottoms with a fork.
Bake the tart shells for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the cooled tart shells.
Arrange the mixed berries or edible flowers on top in a flower-like pattern.
Brush lightly with honey or fruit glaze if desired, then chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you do not have a tart pan, a muffin tin works well for mini tarts. For the best texture, keep the butter cold and avoid overworking the dough.
Calories:
290
kcal
Cost:
$10
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
flower tarts