Peach Pie Tarts

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Mini treats


I'm kind of on a 'mini' craze right now. Love making these mini pies and listening to the kids tell me how amazing I am! haha ☺ They love these little things too, and it sure is nice when they're this easy to please.☺

Fresh peaches are not available yet but the ones I froze last year work like a charm for this and they taste like fresh ones. A super easy, quick, and cute dessert to serve for whatever reason.

Pie Crust Shells
Frozen Lunchbox Peaches,
drained and juice reserved
Clear jel, cook type
Cool Whip or Whipped Cream
Cream Cheese
Powdered Sugar

Roll out the Perfect Pie Crust and cut into 4 inch rounds. I cheated... again...and used the bought stuff. Not sure why I do this because the homemade is much better and it really doesn't take that long to make.

Pampered Chef lends a hand here ☺

Make sure you prick the dough with a fork or it will shrink as it bakes. And it works best if the dough is cold and not room temperature. This prevents the gluten from activating and there is less shrinkage.

Fit into a tart pan or a muffin pan.



 
I couldn't decide which one I liked best so I used both of these and a cupcake pan. Turns out it didn't matter because in the end they were all cute and tasted the same. haha

Bake at 375°- 400° until golden, about 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool before filling.

For the bottom layer:
 (the boys did tell me they could do without this layer), but I had some things that needed to be used so I did it this way this time.

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1½ cups Cool Whip

Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy then fold in the whipped cream or cool whip. Put a small amount in a thin layer in the bottom of the crust.

For the Peach topping:

juice from 1 quart of frozen peaches
Clear jel, add water to make a thick but runny paste

Heat the juice to boiling, then slowly add the clear jel and continue to boil until it thickens. Allow to cool then add the peaches and stir to combine. Cool completely before putting into the crust.




Enjoy... and Be Blessed!

Comments

  1. PamApril 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    I would love one of those this morning! They look beautiful and delicious.

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  2. mr. pineapple manApril 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Looks fabulous- love how you arranged the flowers :)

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    1. MarthaApril 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

      I love all the pretty little Spring flowers! Thank you!

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  3. Betsy BrockApril 19, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    oh they are so pretty! Do you remember my pastry swans I made around Christmas? They have that same filling in them..the coolwhip-cream cheese-powdered sugar...it's such a yummy combination!

    I just love peach...I'm bookmarking this..no peaches in the freezer here...apples are the only fruit left!

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    1. MarthaApril 20, 2012 at 6:56 AM

      Yes I do Betsy, those swans were beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    those are the sweetest little tarts and they sound SO delicious!!
    mary x

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  5. jamesApril 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I agree with your conclusions and looking forward to your coming updates. Thanks for sharing.

    Peach tea

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  6. Rosita VargasMay 1, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    MMM.....me encantaría tener una de estas ricas tartas lucen de bellas y tentadoras,abrazos hugs,hugs.

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