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Mini Brown Butter Peach Tarts


  • Author: Munil

Description

These delicious mini tarts feature a buttery, crisp shortbread crust filled with a luscious brown butter filling and ripe peach slices. The brown butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the peaches, making these tarts a perfect summer treat or elegant dessert.


Ingredients

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For the Shortbread Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Brown Butter Filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 23 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Shortbread Crust:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of mini tart pans.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Brown Butter Filling:

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns a deep golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Remove the brown butter from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and baking powder.
  • Slowly pour in the cooled brown butter while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

3️⃣ Assemble the Tarts:

  • Arrange the peach slices neatly in the baked tart shells.
  • Pour the brown butter filling over the peaches, filling each tart shell almost to the top.
  • Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden.

4️⃣ Cool and Serve:

  • Allow the tarts to cool before removing them from the tart pans. Serve at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing dessert.

Notes

  • You can substitute other seasonal fruits like nectarines or plums for the peaches.
  • To make ahead, bake the shortbread crust and brown butter filling a day in advance, then assemble and bake just before serving for optimal freshness.