Cream Cheese Tarts Paula Deen

Indulge in the elegant simplicity of Paula Deen’s Cream Cheese Tarts—bite-sized desserts that pack a luscious punch of creamy flavor. These decadent tarts feature a buttery, crumbly crust made from just three ingredients and topped with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling sweetened to perfection. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a versatile option to crown them with fruit preserves or fresh fruit, these treats are ideal for any occasion, from tea parties to quick dessert cravings. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, this recipe yields 12 personal-sized tarts that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Whether you’re a fan of classic Southern desserts or simply enjoy no-fuss recipes, these cream cheese tarts are guaranteed to be a hit. Perfect for keyword searches like “mini cream cheese tarts,” “Paula Deen recipes,” and “easy dessert ideas,” this timeless treat fits effortlessly into any dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Large egg
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Fruit preserves (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until the dough comes together and is crumbly but cohesive.

Step 3

Press about 1 tablespoon of the dough mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it out to create an even crust layer.

Step 4

Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool while preparing the filling.

Step 5

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.

Step 8

Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the cream cheese filling is just set and slightly puffed.

Step 9

Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool completely in the muffin tin. Once cooled, remove the tarts from the tin.

Step 10

If desired, top each tart with a small spoonful of fruit preserves or fresh fruit. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(685.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2728.0

Total Fat 176.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 678.3mg	0%
Sodium 1387.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 154.3g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 58.9IU	0%
Calcium 294.2mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 557.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 37.5%