A Peaches and Cream Tart is a delightful summer dessert that features fresh, ripe peaches and a luscious cream filling. The tart starts with a buttery pastry crust that is pre-baked until golden. The filling combines cream cheese with vanilla and confectioners’ sugar for sweetness and smoothness, spread over the crust. Topped with sliced peaches and optionally glazed with apricot jelly for a shiny finish, this tart is chilled until set. It’s a beautiful, refreshing treat perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a sophisticated finish to any meal.
Ingredients:
- For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water
- For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Topping:
- 3-4 fresh peaches, sliced
- Optional: apricot jelly for glazing
Instructions:
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter, then mix in yolk and water to form dough. Press into a tart pan, bake until golden.
- Make the filling: Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream and fold into the cheese mixture.
- Assemble the tart: Spread the filling over the cooled crust, arrange peach slices on top, and brush with melted jelly if desired.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the tart until ready to serve.
This tart’s combination of creamy filling and juicy peaches offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it a must-try summer dessert.
