Delicate phyllo pastry shells are filled with a sweet jammy peach filling, then finished off with a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that is unexpectedly satisfying and elegant.
With the summer season winding down, I have one last seasonal treat to share before we officially declare Autumn's arrival.
These peach tartlets are one of my favorite desserts recently. They're also incredibly versatile so you can use quite a few variations which we review below.
Variations
- Fruit Fillings - Apples, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, nectarines, or pineapple would all be fine substitutes. The recipe for the filling stays the same. If you'd like to give these a bit of an Autumn touch, trie apples with warm spices. They will be like little mini apple pies and sure to dress up any tablescape.
- Toppings - Freshly whipped cream, mascarpone, crème fraîche, even ice cream are all suitable toppings. You can skip the fresh mint entirely or swap it some a dash of cinnamon, grated nutmeg, or pumpkin spice. You can even make an icing drizzle instead.
- Pastry Shells - These phyllo cups come prepackaged and ready to use, perfect when you want something quick and easy. However, if you have some time on your hands you can certainly use puff pastry shells instead and fit them to a mini muffin tin. Pie crust would also work very well.
More Fruit Desserts to Love
- Lemon Curd Tartlets - A sweet & zesty lemon curd is set over a shortbread-like crust and topped with sweet cream for a refreshing summer dessert.
- Berry Hand Pies - Sweet, flaky pastry crusts are filled with a medley of berries for the sweetest treat.
- Pecan Tartlets - Today’s recipe features a rich, moist pecan filling swathed in layers of crisped buttery phyllo dough, which combine to create a warming winter dessert.
- Strawberry and Rhubarb Pies with Vegan Whipped Cream - These Strawberry and Rhubarb Pies are a perfect dessert to enjoy the summer evenings with. We’re serving ours with a cool Vegan Whipped Cream topping for the ultimate indulgence.
- Spiced Apple Hand Pies - Warm spices and flaky pie dough make these Apple Hand Pies a seasonal must for the holidays!
Peach Tartlets
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 tartlets 1x
Ingredients
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- Pre-packaged phyllo shells
- 4 peaches, peeled & sliced
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons confectioner's sugar, plus more for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. place the phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes to warm them up and give a nice fresh crisp.
- In a medium saucepan, combine peaches, white sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Stir over medium heat until the fruit cooks down and thickens.
- Let cool slightly, then fill each pastry shell.
- In a chilled metal bowl, whip cream and confectioner's sugar until firm peaks form. Dollop the fresh cream on top of each pastry. Garnish with mint leaves and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Serve & Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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Beth says
Ooh. These are dangerous. These are the kind of thing I start making for the family but then turn around and I've eaten them all! LOL.
Claudia Lamascolo says
Wow these looks so delicious I could eat the whole plate a must try!! Peach is my favorite!
Turtles Mosaic Artwork says
This looks so delicious!!! The peach tartlets look fresh, love it!!! I can't wait to make it, thank you so much...
DAVID J MYERS says
Catherine, Just got back from a road trip...gathering materials for my blog site. I'm now trying to catch up with posts from other bloggers. Love the eye candy appeal of this relatively simple dessert/sweet treat. I could easily down 4 of these peach tartlets on my own! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Khushboo says
It looks so yummy and delicious. I want to try this recipe too sometime soon.
Jasmine Martin says
I have never had peach tartlets before. I would love to make these to try with my family soon.
Rosey says
Tartlets are nice because they satisfy a sweet tooth without a lot of calories.
Yeah Lifestyle says
I often organise coffee mornings for my friends and I bet this would go down a treat as it looks so pretty and I bet it tastes amazing as well.