I like putting together little food gifts for the holidays. I love wrapping up something delicious from the kitchen and giving it to people. Finding new things to put in those gifts is half the fun to me. I love those bite-size sweets. So, when I found this Southern Living recipe, I added it to this year’s list.
I don’t bake with a lot of berries. I’m actually not a big berry fan at all. I like the flavor, just not the texture. Anyway, one flavor I love is raspberry. It also has the added bonus, in my book anyway, of looking very Christamas-y.
My favorite part of making these little tarts was the dough. Obviously, I would like it because of the cream cheese content. However, the best part about it is that it doesn’t have to be rolled out!!! Homemade crust without a rolling pin? It’s like a little Christmas present to myself!
These little tarts are so delicious! I love the combination of raspberry and almond. Using raspberry preserves and almond paste makes them simple to make, too. And, of course, they look perfect in a little holiday gift box.
12 responses so far ↓
1 Lydia // Dec 26, 2006 at 11:23 am
Just found your blog — I’m not much of a baker but I’ve resolved to do more baking in 2007. I’ll be visiting again!
2 rachel // Dec 26, 2006 at 11:55 am
They look fabulous. I love all the the little bite-sized things you make.
3 courtney // Dec 26, 2006 at 4:47 pm
Oh these sound so good! I will have to try these.
I also wanted to tell you that I made the mini pecan pies to give out as part of a Christmas gift to some people at our church, and another batch for my family. When I made the first batch to give away Saturday nite, my husband asked to try one, ( I did not tell him they were pecan pies as he claims to not like them). He ate about 5 before I cut him off.
At candle light service Sunday nite I ran into one of the ladies I gave a batch to, and she said her family loved them and they were already gone (about 12 hours later).
Just wanted to say thanks! And keep posting!
4 Ellie // Dec 26, 2006 at 6:46 pm
That looks like a perfectly bite sized treat! Bet your gift parcel recipients were as pleased as pie
5 jennifer // Dec 26, 2006 at 8:06 pm
Thanks, everyone! Christmas was hectic, as I’m sure everyone’s was. In fact, I still haven’t posted about some of the Christmas goodies I baked. Hopefully, soon, though.
Courtney, I’m glad the mini pecan pies were a hit. They usually don’t last very long around here, either.
6 Kristen // Dec 26, 2006 at 10:17 pm
What I like about these is that they are such a unique offering. You really think out of the sugar cookie box, which I bet is an extra special treat to those who receive your goodies!
7 brilynn // Dec 27, 2006 at 9:18 am
No rolling out is definitely the best part, genius!
8 Patricia Scarpin // Dec 27, 2006 at 12:53 pm
Jennifer, this is a wonderful idea for a gift, that’s for sure!
I’d love to receive these little pie - but then again, who wouldn’t?
I tottaly agree with you, raspberries and almonds are a great combination.
9 Natalia // Dec 28, 2006 at 11:47 pm
Raspberry, almond, and cream cheese. You can’t go wrong with those, can you? I always bake a lot of my Christmas gifts so I’ll have to remember these for next year.
10 peabody // Dec 29, 2006 at 1:17 pm
I love Southern Living….I should really buy more of their cookbooks. These look great.
11 Becky // Nov 17, 2007 at 9:55 pm
What is the recipe for the Raspberry Almond Tarts. I just have what you wrote, but can’t find the recipe.
Just found your site and love it!!!
12 jennifer // Nov 17, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Thanks, Becky! Here’s the link to the recipe.
Raspberry Almond Tarts.
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