Miniature Almond Tarts Recipe

Name: Miniature Almond Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 ounces almond paste, crumbled; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 4 to 5 teaspoons milk; Maraschino cherry halves (about 48)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces almond paste, crumbled
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
4 to 5 teaspoons milk
Maraschino cherry halves (about 48)

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a shell.
3
For filling, in a small bowl, beat the almond paste, eggs and sugar until blended. Fill each shell with about 1-1/2 teaspoons filling.
4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe or spread over tarts. Top each with a cherry half.

1418

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 6 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 6 ounces almond paste, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Miniature Almond Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Miniature Almond Tarts

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