Cream Cheese Tarts Paula Deen
Indulge in the elegant simplicity of Paula Deen’s Cream Cheese Tarts—bite-sized desserts that pack a luscious punch of creamy flavor. These decadent tarts feature a buttery, crumbly crust made from just three ingredients and topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling sweetened to perfection. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a versatile option to crown them with fruit preserves or fresh fruit, these treats are ideal for any occasion, from tea parties to quick dessert cravings. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, this recipe yields 12 personal-sized tarts that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Whether you’re a fan of classic Southern desserts or simply enjoy no-fuss recipes, these cream cheese tarts are guaranteed to be a hit. Perfect for keyword searches like “mini cream cheese tarts,” “Paula Deen recipes,” and “easy dessert ideas,” this timeless treat fits effortlessly into any dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Large egg
- 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Fruit preserves (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until the dough comes together and is crumbly but cohesive.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the dough mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it out to create an even crust layer.
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool while preparing the filling.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the cream cheese filling is just set and slightly puffed.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool completely in the muffin tin. Once cooled, remove the tarts from the tin.
If desired, top each tart with a small spoonful of fruit preserves or fresh fruit. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.0 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.6 g | 493% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 1387 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 557 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
