Tomato and Basil Tartlets
Delightful bite-sized tartlets featuring creamy cheese, fresh basil, and vibrant tomatoes, perfect for gatherings or as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 tartlets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of Puff Pastry
- 1 pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30-40 minutes and unfold it on a floured surface.
- Cut out 8 to 12 circles from the pastry using a round cookie cutter or glass.
- Score a smaller circle inside each larger circle without cutting all the way through.
- Poke the inner circle with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- Halve the tomatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture inside the scored circle of each pastry and top with tomato halves.
- Brush the outer edge of each tartlet with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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