Apple Mini Tarts Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Mini Tarts

• Pie Crust
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Granny Smith Apples
• 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

How to Make Apple Mini Tarts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly flour a clean surface and unfold 1 (14.1 ounce) refrigerated pie crust.
3. Using a 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter or knife, cut 12 circles from the pie crust. Re-roll scraps as needed.
4. Gently press each circle into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
5. In a medium bowl, beat 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth.
6. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
7. Whisk in 1 large egg until well combined.
8. Stir in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
9. Gently fold in 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple).
10. Evenly spoon the apple filling into the prepared pie crusts.
11. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar.
12. Cut in 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
13. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each tart.
14. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
15. Let cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing the mini tarts.