Best Miniature Almond Tarts Recipes

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MINIATURE ALMOND TARTS



Miniature Almond Tarts image

My family requests these adorable little tarts each Christmas. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the filling reflects our Dutch heritage. They're super popular at special gatherings. -Karen Van Den Berge, Holland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a shell. , 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., Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINIATURE ALMOND TARTS



Miniature Almond Tarts image

My family requests these adorable little tarts each Christmas. I always enjoy making them since the almond paste in the filling reflects our Dutch heritage, plus they're popular at special gatherings.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add flour until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place in ungreased miniature muffin cups; press onto the bottom and up the sides to form a shell., 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., Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., 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.

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