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
Scale
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
- 2–3 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.