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Puff Pastry Tarts with a Thousand Flavors

17/11/2023

The recipe for puff pastry tarts is a great way to prepare a tasty and versatile appetizer that can be adapted to countless flavors. Here is a basic recipe that you can modify according to your preferences or what you have available in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of fresh puff pastry
  • 100 g of soft cheese (such as ricotta, stracchino, or goat cheese)
  • 50 g of grated cheese (Parmesan or pecorino)
  • Beaten egg for brushing
  • Ingredients for the filling of your choice (for example: cooked ham, grilled vegetables, smoked salmon, sautéed spinach, etc.)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Aromatic herbs to taste (such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into squares or circles of equal size, depending on the desired shape for your tarts.
  3. Arrange the pieces of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  4. In a bowl, mix the soft cheese with the grated cheese, adding salt, pepper, and the chosen aromatic herbs.
  5. If you have opted for ingredients like vegetables or ham, slice them finely and incorporate them into the cheese mixture (or place them directly on the puff pastry and then cover with the cheese cream).
  6. Spread a spoonful of filling on each piece of puff pastry, leaving about 1 cm of the outer edge free.
  7. Brush the edge of the puff pastry with some beaten egg to get a golden finish.
  8. Bake the tarts for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden.
  9. Serve them warm or at room temperature.

Curiosity

These tarts are very versatile and can be adapted to any preference in both ingredients and taste. By playing with the fillings, you can transform them from a savory snack to a miniature sweet treat, simply by replacing the cold cuts and cheeses with fruit and custard cream, for example.

Remember that puff pastry should be cold to work with it best and achieve perfect puffing. If you have leftover puff pastry, you can also create small decorations to place on the tarts before baking, for an even more inviting appearance.

Puff Pastry Tarts with a Thousand Flavors