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Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts

Delicious Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts are a delightful, bite-sized dessert perfect for any gathering, offering a healthier alternative to heavier sweets.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 4 oz Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots chopped, or soaked if too dry
  • 1 2 Sugar to taste
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice
  • 1 pinch Spices (Nutmeg/Cinnamon) optional
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • mini muffin pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Mini Apricot Tarts
  1. Prepare the apricot filling by chopping dried apricots and simmering them with water for 10 minutes.
  2. Make the dough by blending cream cheese and butter, then adding flour until just combined. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease the mini muffin pan.
  4. Shape the tarts by forming balls of dough, pressing them into the muffin pan, and filling with apricot filling.
  5. Bake the tarts for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Cool the tarts in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These tarts can be easily adapted for various dietary needs, such as gluten-free or vegan alternatives.

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