Zucchini Tartlets

Zucchini tartlets are an excellent choice for a refined appetizer or finger food for a party. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 roll of brisée dough
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 100 g of goat cheese
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml of cooking cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chives for garnishing
• Grated cheese, to taste (e.g., Parmesan)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Wash and slice the zucchinis into thin rounds, then lightly sauté them in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper until they become soft.
3. Roll out the brisée dough and use a pastry cutter or a glass to cut out discs of dough that you will place in tartlet molds previously greased or lined with parchment paper.
4. Prick the bottom of the tartlets with a fork and blind bake for about 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, add the crumbled goat cheese, salt, pepper, and grated cheese. Mix until you get a smooth mixture.
6. Remove the brisée pastry bases from the oven and distribute the zucchini rounds inside each tartlet.
7. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the zucchini, making sure not to overfill to avoid it spilling over during cooking.
8. Bake again and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the tartlets are golden brown and the surface is slightly puffy and firm to the touch.
9. Once ready, let them cool slightly and garnish with chopped chives for a touch of color and freshness.

Serve the tartlets warm or at room temperature. If you wish to add an additional Italian touch, you might sprinkle some fresh grated Parmesan on top before serving or add a few basil leaves for a summer flavor.

Curiosity

Tartlets are a versatile dish that can be adapted to many different tastes. For example, for a more Mediterranean flavor, you can add sliced olives and chopped sundried tomatoes to the filling.