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Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts

Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts for a Delightful Summer Treat

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Enjoy Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts, a perfect summer dessert combining buttery pastry and sweet apricot filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Choose between Turkish or California
  • 1 cup Water For soaking
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Substitute with lemon juice if preferred
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
For the Dough
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour All-purpose
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mini Muffin or Tart Pans
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the dried apricots in water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Simmer the drained apricots in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gradually incorporate flour until a cohesive dough forms. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Divide the chilled dough into small balls and press into the tart pans.
  7. Fill each tart with 1-1.5 teaspoons of the apricot mixture.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the tarts cool slightly before removing and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini tarts are perfect for summer gatherings and can be made ahead with the dough and filling prepared in advance.

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