These Peach Tartlets are a simple yet elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peaches wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Each tartlet features tender peach slices tossed with sugar, warm spices, and a hint of flour to create a lightly caramelized filling as they bake. The buttery pastry puffs up beautifully in the oven, creating crisp golden edges that perfectly contrast the soft, juicy fruit.
Finished with a drizzle of sweet cinnamon glaze, these tartlets deliver the perfect balance of fruit, spice, and buttery pastry in every bite. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they are ideal for summer gatherings, brunch spreads, afternoon coffee, or an easy dessert that looks impressive without requiring complicated baking techniques.
Yield: 9 Tarlets
Equipment:
9×11 Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Pastry Brush
Pastry Cutter/Knife/Pizza Cutter
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
Batter
- 1 sheet puff pastry – Pepperidge farm
- 1 egg beaten,
- 2 large pieces, sliced
- 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, sprinkle in the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Toss the peach slices with the sugar, flour, and spices until they are evenly coated. The mixture may seem dry at first and take a little stirring to stick to the fruit, but continue mixing until the peaches are well covered. Let the peaches rest in the mixture for about 5 minutes so the sugars can draw out the juices and create a light syrup.
While those are macerating, take the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into nine even squares. Transfer these squares to the baking sheet and keep about 2 inches apart from each other.
After the peaches have created its own sticky glaze after macerating in the sugars, spices and flour, stir them once more. Place 3 peach slices lined next to each other in the center of each puff pastry square.
Then beat an egg in a separate bowl and use a pastry brush to egg wash the edges not covered by the peaches.
Place this straight into the oven to bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffy and the edges are golden brown.
While those bake, make the icing. In a small, separate bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon and vanilla all at once.
Whisk together with a fork or small whisk until smooth and a thin glaze has formed almost to the consistency of glue.
Once the peach tarts are done baking, let cool for a few minutes.
Then use a spoon to drizzle the cinnamon glaze diagonally over the top of each tart.
Serve and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Peach Tartlets
- Quick dessert made with store-bought puff pastry
- Only a few simple ingredients
- Ready in about 35 minutes
- Perfect for summer peaches or brunch desserts
- Elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for beginners
Ingredient Tips
Peaches
Fresh ripe peaches work best for flavor and texture. If peaches are out of season, canned or frozen peaches can be used. Just drain well and pat dry before adding the sugar mixture.
Puff Pastry
Store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe quick and easy. Make sure it is fully thawed but still cold when cutting so it bakes up light and flaky.
Spices
Cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth and enhance the natural sweetness of the peaches.
Variations
You can easily customize these tartlets with different flavors:
- Peach Almond Tartlets – sprinkle sliced almonds over the peaches before baking for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- Peach Cream Cheese Tartlets – add a small spoonful of sweetened cream cheese under the peaches for a rich, creamy layer.
- Berry Peach Tartlets – mix fresh blueberries or raspberries with the peaches for a bright, juicy fruit combination.
- Cherry Almond Tartlets
Serving Suggestions
These tartlets are delicious served:
- Warm with vanilla ice cream
- With freshly whipped cream
- With a dusting of powdered sugar
- Alongside coffee or afternoon tea
- As part of a brunch spread
Storage Tips
Refrigerator:
Store leftover tartlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5–7 minutes to help the pastry crisp up again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes. Drain them well and pat dry to avoid excess moisture.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. They can be baked a few hours ahead and lightly reheated before serving.
Can I freeze peach tartlets?
Yes. Freeze them after baking and cooling. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Pro Tips
- Keep puff pastry cold so it puffs properly in the oven.
- Don’t overload the tartlets with too many peaches or the pastry may become soggy.
- Always egg wash the edges for a golden, bakery-style finish.
