Save A festive and elegant appetizer featuring creamy Brie, vibrant fruit preserves, and a burst of fresh herbs, perfect for any New Years celebration.
This recipe has become a favorite at our holiday parties, always impressing guests with its combination of creamy cheese and bright fruit flavors.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Cheese: 150 g (5 oz) Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 12 cubes
- Fruit & Toppings: 3 tbsp raspberry or fig preserves
- Fruit & Toppings: 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Fruit & Toppings: 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
- Garnish: Freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish: 1 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the muffin cups.
- Step 3:
- Place a cube of Brie in each pastry cup. Top with a small spoonful of preserves.
- Step 4:
- Bake for 12 15 minutes, or until pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
- Step 5:
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 3 minutes. Carefully transfer tartlets to a serving platter.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, chives or parsley, black pepper, and pistachios if using.
- Step 7:
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save Making these tartlets has become a joyful family tradition, bringing everyone together to share smiles and compliments.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin, sharp knife, small spoon, baking sheet (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (Brie cheese), Wheat/Gluten (puff pastry), Tree nuts (if using pistachios); always check pastry labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories: 130, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 3 g per serving
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Recipe Help & Answers
- → What type of cheese is used in these tartlets?
Soft Brie cheese is used, with the rind removed and cut into cubes to melt perfectly within the pastry cups.
- → Can I use different fruit preserves?
Yes, raspberry, fig, apricot, or cranberry preserves all complement the creamy cheese well and add a sweet-tart contrast.
- → How should the tartlets be served?
They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds, and optionally chopped pistachios for added texture.
- → What kitchen tools are needed?
A mini muffin tin, sharp knife, and small spoon are essential for preparing and assembling the tartlets.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, these tartlets contain no meat products and use vegetarian-friendly Brie and puff pastry.