Vanilla Peach Tarts

Name: Vanilla Peach Tarts
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup water; 2-1/4 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed, divided; 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk; 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix; 8 individual graham cracker tart shells

Peaches, vanilla pudding and a hint of spice create a smooth filling for these mini tarts. Shared by our Test Kitchen, they’re sure to please any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
2-1/4 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches, thawed, divided
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
8 individual graham cracker tart shells

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar substitute, cornstarch, nutmeg and cinnamon; stir in water until smooth. Add 2 cups peaches. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
In a blender, process 1/2 cup peach mixture until smooth. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in pureed peach mixture.
Spoon remaining peach mixture into tart shells; top with pudding mixture. Refrigerate until set. Cut remaining peaches into small pieces and arrange on top.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 174 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Miniature Vanilla Peach Tarts in Light & Tasty October/November 2005

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gail ann

Sep 17, 2011

My husband is a diabetic & he really liked this dessert. I don't care for store bought graham cracker crust - so I made my own, but that's just a personal choice. Other than that I followed the exact recipe. It was a nice light & fresh summer dessert. Next time I may try the butterscotch pudding as suggested - or even skip the crust altogether and serve in pudding cups with a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs instead. Regardless, my husband says thanks!
pollysmith

Sep 9, 2011

It was very good but I think the recipe should say cook peaches a little ahead of time since you want them room tempersture. P.S.
pollysmith

Sep 9, 2011

It was very good but I think the recipe should say cook peaches a little ahead of time since yu want them room tempersture. P.S.
Aletajune

Sep 8, 2011

Very quick and easy to make. Very tasty. I used Butterscotch pudding mix.. the only flavor I had on hand and it still turned out good.
pharamachic

Sep 8, 2011

they were easy to make- I just did a little different variation and they were still good.