Indulge in the scrumptious flavors of traditional tea tassies. These bite-sized desserts are filled with a delicate tea-infused custard and are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. The buttery crust and creamy filling make for a delightful treat that will impress your guests at any gathering. This recipe takes a bit of time to prepare, but the end result is definitely worth it. So get your apron on and let's start baking these delightful tea tassies!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 ounces cream cheese, cold and cubed
- For the filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed black tea, cooled
Directions
- In a food processor, combine the flour, cold butter, and cream cheese. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gather the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a mini muffin pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the cooled brewed tea to the butter mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Pinch off small pieces of dough and press them into the wells of the muffin pan, forming a small cup.
- Fill each dough cup with about 1 teaspoon of the tea filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the tea tassies cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tea tassies from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the tea tassies at room temperature and enjoy!
