Ooo, Mini Brown Butter Peach Tarts—delicate, nutty, and fruity perfection in bite-sized form. Here’s a detailed recipe:
Ingredients
For the Tart Shells:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp ice water
For the Brown Butter Filling:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the Peach Topping:
- 2–3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced thin
- 1–2 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the Tart Shells:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles to fit mini tart pans. Press dough into pans and trim edges.
- Prick the bottoms with a fork. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Prepare the Brown Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Peaches:
- Toss peach slices with sugar and lemon juice.
- Assemble the Tarts:
- Spoon a small amount of brown butter mixture into each tart shell.
- Arrange peach slices on top, slightly overlapping.
- Bake the Tarts:
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until peaches are tender and tart edges are golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optional: drizzle with a little honey or dust with powdered sugar.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of toasted almonds or pecans over the peaches.
- Mini tart pans work best, but muffin tins with parchment can also work.
- Brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of peaches.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using store-bought puff pastry for even faster mini tarts that taste just as impressive.
Do you want me to provide that version?
