Fresh Herb Mini Tartlets

Bite-sized quiches are always a crowd-pleasing appetizer, and this delectable puff pastry version is easy to make and ready to serve in just 45 minutes.
  • thaw: 40 minutes
  • prep: 20 minutes
  • bake: 15 minutes
  • stand: 5 minutes
  • total: 20 minutes
  • Serves: 36

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 egg
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs(basil and chives)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 dash ground red pepper
  • 1 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese(about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.  Beat the eggs, heavy cream, herbs, shallots, black pepper and red pepper in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk.  Stir in the cheese. 

  2. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.  Roll the pastry sheet into a 12-inch square.  Cut into 36 (2-inch squares).  Press the pastry squares into 36 (1 1/2-inch) mini muffin-pan cups.

  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon egg mixture into each muffin-pan cup.

  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until the filling is set and the pastries are golden brown.  Let the pastries cool in the pans on wire racks for 5 minutes.

  5. Easy Substitution: You may substitute fresh rosemary and thyme for the basil and chives in this recipe.

Tartlets Recipe

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When cutting Puff Pastry, the sharper the knife or pastry cutter, the better. A dull edge can cement layers together and prevent pastry from rising.

You can brush an egg-wash glaze (1 egg plus 1 tsp. water) over the Puff Pastry to create a rich, golden sheen when baked.

Make sure the edges of your Puff Pastry are cut - a folded edge will not rise and puff.

Place Puff Pastry in the muffin pan cups before adding toppings or fillings. That way, you won’t have to transfer the dough with the extra weight and risk tearing it.

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