Description
Peaches and Cream Puff Pastry Tart is a delightful dessert that combines flaky puff pastry with luscious peaches and a creamy filling, perfect for showcasing summer's bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
3–4 medium ripe peaches, sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for peaches)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the thawed puff pastry to a 10×12-inch rectangle and score a 1-inch border
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth
- Slice peaches and toss them with 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on the puff pastry and arrange peach slices on top
- Brush the pastry border with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brow
- Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Using cold puff pastry ensures maximum flakiness.
For a twist, experiment with other fruits like nectarines or berries.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320-350 kcal
- Sugar: 18-22 g
- Sodium: 150-180 mg
- Fat: 20-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10-12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 5-7 g
- Cholesterol: 50-60 mg