Peach Tartlets

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • All purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 box store-bought puff pastry, preferably all butter, thawed, or 1/4 recipe Puff Pastry (page 334)
  • 3 ripe, firm peaches, pitted and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
  • 6 to 12 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup sweet dessert wine, such as Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
  • Whipped Cream, for serving (optional; page 340)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. 2
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick.
  3. 3
    Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 6 circles.
  4. 4
    Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  5. 5
    Arrange about 8 peach slices in a leaf pattern, overlapping slightly, on each dough round.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and the heavy cream.
  8. 8
    Brush edges of tarts with egg wash. Sprinkle each tart evenly with 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, as desired, depending on tartness.
  9. 9
    Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  10. 10
    Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  11. 11
    In a small saucepan, bring dessert wine to a boil; reduce by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Brush glaze over peaches.
  13. 13
    Serve tartlets with whipped cream, if desired.

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