Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets

Name: Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (- thawed out but still cold); egg wash (- for puff pastry); 2 medium peaches (- sliced thin); 2 Tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; a squeeze of fresh lemon juice; 4 oz cream cheese light (- softened); ¼ cup preserves (- any flavor); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 Tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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These Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets are an elegant and effortless summer dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches nestled on golden, flaky puff pastry and finished with a simple glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible. They come together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients and look like they came straight from a fancy French bakery!

A plate with several puff pastry peach tartlets.

Easy Peach Tartlets

Peach season is officially here and that means it’s time to make all the peach desserts – and I am not holding back! We absolutely adore fresh produce, and there is nothing quite like enjoying it at peak season when the flavor is absolutely out of this world.

Honestly, a perfectly ripe peach sliced straight from the fruit bowl might just be one of life’s greatest simple pleasures. You know the kind, where the juice runs right down your chin and you don’t even care. Pure summer heaven!

Why we love these peach tartets:

Flaky puff pastry base – store-bought puff pastry does all the heavy lifting, creating a perfectly golden, buttery, and impossibly flaky crust with zero effort
Cream cheese and preserves filling – a luscious, creamy layer tucked beneath the peaches that adds richness and a beautiful burst of fruity flavor in every bite
Fresh summer peaches – tossed with cinnamon, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon, the peaches caramelize beautifully on top and taste absolutely incredible
Elegant and effortless – these tartlets look like they came straight from a fancy French bakery but come together in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients

My hand reaching for a puff pastry peach tartlet.

Ingredients needed for Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets:

This is a very simple recipe. You’ll be impressed, and your family will be too!

puff pastry
filling – cream cheese and preserves
peaches – plus sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice
icing – powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract
plus an egg wash

Labeled ingredients for puff pastry peach tartlets.

How to make Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets:

Step 1
Prep. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Prep peaches. Thinly slice the peaches and add to a bowl. Add sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and a squeeze of lemon. Stir and let mascerate for about 15 minutes.

Step 3
Make filling. Combine cream cheese and jelly in a small bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix until creamy.

A bowl of sliced peaches, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon.

A bowl of the cream cheese and jam after blending together.

Step 4
Prep puff pastry. Place thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured cutting board and use a rolling pin to press out. Use a pizza cutter to slice puff pastry sheet into nine equal sections. Transfer squares to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5
Assemble. Spoon an equal amount of the cream cheese/preserve filling in the center of each puff pastry section. Smooth it out but leave some room at the edges. Then lay about four thin slices of peaches on top of the filling so that they overlap each other.

The nine squares of puff pastry with the cream cheese and jam filling.

The cut puff pastry with the cream cheese/jam mixture topped with sliced peaches.

Step 6
Fold edges. Carefully fold the edges of puff pastry around the peaches and filling. There won’t be a lot of pastry to fold, but you’re just trying to keep most of the filling inside each tartlet. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.

Step 7
Bake. Bake the peach tartlets until bubbly and golden brown on the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before adding icing.

A baking sheet with the assembled targlets with an egg wash.

Step 8
Make icing. While the tartlets are baking, make icing. Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

Step 9
Ice tartlets. Drizzle the icing over top the tartlets while they’re still slightly warm. Enjoy!

Store leftover puff pastry tartlets in an airtight container on the countertop for a day. After that, store in the refrigerator.

A small plate with a peach puff pastry treat with a bite missing.

Recipe FAQs:

How do I thaw puff pastry correctly?

The key is to thaw it slowly in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for about 30-40 minutes. You want it thawed enough to unfold and work with but still cold – warm puff pastry gets sticky and won’t puff up properly in the oven. If it gets too warm, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes!

What preserves work best for this recipe?

Honestly any flavor you love works beautifully! Peach, apricot, and raspberry are all incredible choices that complement the fresh peaches perfectly.

Do I need to peel the peaches?

No, the skin is thin and tender on ripe peaches and softens beautifully during baking. Leaving the skin on also adds a beautiful pop of color to the finished tartlets.

How thin should I slice the peaches?

Aim for slightly less than ¼ inch thick slices – thin enough to fan out beautifully on top of the tartlets but thick enough to hold their shape during baking. A sharp knife makes this so much easier!

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A plate wth four puff pastry squares topped with peaches and icing.

xoxo ~Sue