These Blue Cheese and Fig Tartlets are a delightful appetizer perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings. Combining the rich, tangy flavor of blue cheese with the sweetness of figs, these tartlets are sure to impress your guests.
The recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for your holiday celebrations.
Elegant Blue Cheese and Fig Tartlets
These tartlets feature a flaky pastry shell filled with a creamy blue cheese mixture and topped with fresh figs. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 12 tartlets, making it a great addition to your Christmas Eve menu.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 12 fresh figs, halved
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3-inch squares and place them in a greased mini muffin tin.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, cream cheese, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fill the Tartlets: Spoon the cheese mixture into each pastry shell, filling them about three-quarters full. Top each with a half fig, cut side up.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 tartlets
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
