Mini Fruit Tarts

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mini Fruit Tarts.

1. Step 1

   To start your delightful tart adventure, grab a mixing bowl and blend together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until the mixture is luxuriously smooth and creamy.

2. Step 2

   Next, gently fold in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of kosher salt, stirring until everything is beautifully combined.

3. Step 3

   Once your dough is ready, wrap it snugly in plastic wrap and pop it into the refrigerator for at least an hour, allowing it to firm up nicely.

4. Step 4

   After the dough has chilled, take it out and place it on a floured surface.

5. Step 5

   Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces, rolling each piece into a charming little ball.

6. Step 6

   While you’re at it, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and give a light spray of cooking spray to a 24-cup mini-muffin tin to ensure your tarts come out effortlessly.

7. Step 7

   Now, it’s time to shape those dough balls! Press each one into the bottom and up the sides of the greased muffin cups, creating little tart shells.

8. Step 8

   For added convenience, place the muffin tin on a cookie sheet and set it aside while you prepare the filling.

9. Step 9

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, and a pinch of salt.

10. Step 10

    Stir occasionally until you see bubbles forming around the edges, which should take about 3 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and an egg.

12. Step 12

    Gradually add about a quarter of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, stirring well to combine.

13. Step 13

    Then, pour this back into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring until the mixture thickens slightly and bubbles, which should take another 3 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Once it’s ready, remove it from the heat and stir in a splash of vanilla extract for that extra touch of flavor.

15. Step 15

    Now comes the fun part! Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this luscious filling into each muffin cup, filling them just right.

16. Step 16

    Slide the muffin tin into your preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.

17. Step 17

    After that, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and let them bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the filling is set and perfectly golden.

18. Step 18

    Once baked, take the tarts out of the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

19. Step 19

    Carefully remove them from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool for another 20 minutes.

20. Step 20

    To finish off these delightful treats, top 8 tarts with a teaspoon of raspberry preserves and a fresh raspberry, another 8 with blueberry preserves and blueberries, and the last 8 with pineapple preserves and banana slices.

21. Step 21

    Serve these delicious tarts at room temperature and watch them disappear! Enjoy every bite of your homemade goodness!.