PEACH TARTLETS

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Tarts are special treats that show off summer fruits so sweetly. The pastry is rich, tender and crunchy, almost like a cookie. I use it for every type of tart I can think of. -Leanne Wheless, Borger, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water
2 egg yolks
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup water
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and egg yolks; stir until dough forms a ball. , Divide into eight portions; press onto the bottom and up the sides of eight 4-in. tart pans. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in peaches and lemon juice., Spoon into tart shells. Chill until serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.