Pin this A festive and elegant appetizer featuring creamy Brie, vibrant fruit preserves, and a burst of fresh herbs, perfect for any New Years celebration.
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 1215 minutes, or until pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
- Step 5:
- Remove from oven and let cool for 23 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.
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Pin this Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → What type of cheese is used in these tartlets?
Brie cheese is used, soft and creamy with a mild, buttery flavor, enhancing the tartlets' richness.
- → Can I substitute the fruit preserves?
Yes, raspberry or fig preserves are recommended, but apricot, cranberry, or other fruit preserves can add variety.
- → How should I garnish these tartlets?
Garnish with pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs like chives or parsley, freshly ground black pepper, and optional chopped pistachios for texture.
- → What is the ideal serving temperature?
Serve the tartlets warm or at room temperature to best enjoy the melted cheese and fresh toppings.
- → Are these tartlets suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain no meat and use ingredients suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- → What kitchen tools are needed?
A mini muffin tin, sharp knife, and small spoon are essential to prepare and assemble the tartlets.