Apple Tassies

Delight your taste buds with Apple Tassies, a charming bite-sized dessert that combines the warm, spiced flavors of a classic apple pie with the buttery, flaky texture of a cream cheese pastry. Perfectly portioned into mini muffin tins, these little tarts are filled with a sweet and tangy apple-cinnamon filling, enhanced by hints of nutmeg, cloves, and a touch of lemon juice. Optional chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, making these treats irresistible. Ideal for holiday gatherings or an afternoon tea, Apple Tassies are a showstopping addition to any dessert table. Ready in under an hour, these mini apple delights are easy to make yet taste impressively gourmet.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 113 grams cream cheese
• 180 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 30 grams chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 2

Gradually add the flour to the butter-cream cheese mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball, and press them evenly into the wells of a mini muffin tin to form small pastry shells. Chill the prepared shells in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the shells chill, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.

Step 6

Add the diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Step 7

Optionally, stir in chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Once the filling has slightly cooled, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the apple mixture into each chilled pastry shell.

Step 9

Bake the apple tassies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the shells are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 10

Remove the tassies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve the apple tassies at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	728.6 grams (728.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2384

Total Fat 138.20g	177%
Saturated Fat 79.70g	399%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 364mg	121%
Sodium 392mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 274.70g	100%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 124.10g
Protein 27.20g	54%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 687mg	15%

*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: 50.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 44.8%