Apricot Vienna Tarts

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Scrumptious Apricot Vienna Tarts for your tea time

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15-18 min

Ready In

45-50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

183

Sugar

Fat

12g

Apricot Vienna Tarts are a sweet and delicious pastry that originated in Austria. The combination of buttery pastry, creamy filling, and tangy apricots make them a popular choice for tea time or as a dessert. You can also adjust the recipe to use other types of preserves if you prefer. These tarts are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for entertaining guests or for enjoying on a lazy afternoon. They are often served dusted with powdered sugar and are sure to impress your friends and family with their delicious taste.

Instructions

1.	Combine the chopped apricots and apricot preserves in a small bowl.
2.	In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
3.	Gradually add in the flour and mix until a dough forms.
4.	Divide the dough into 24 small pieces and form them into balls.
5.	Use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a small circle.
6.	Spoon a small amount of the apricot mixture onto each circle, leaving a small border.
7.	Fold the edges of the circle up towards the center. Pinch the edges together to create a triangle-shaped tart.
8.	Brush the tarts with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and chopped walnuts.
9.	Bake in the oven at 375°F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Apricot Vienna Tarts are perfect for tea time or as a dessert.

The combination of cream cheese, butter, and apricot preserves in the pastry gives it a rich and delicious taste that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

They are also easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

These tarts are not particularly suitable for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet as they contain butter and cream cheese.

They also contain sugar from the apricot preserves and cinnamon sugar, but this can be adjusted to taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The apricots in these tarts contain fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
The potassium content may help support heart health and may be beneficial for blood pressure control.
However, these tarts should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1/2 cup dried apricot , chopped
	1 jar apricot preserves
	6 ounces cream cheese
	1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
	2 cups flour
	beaten egg
	cinnamon sugar
	finely chopped walnuts