Cheddar Tarts
Discover the ultimate indulgence with these golden, buttery Cheddar Tarts—perfect for elevating your brunch, appetizer spread, or snack time! This savory recipe combines a flaky, homemade pastry crust with a rich, creamy filling made from sharp cheddar cheese, egg, and heavy cream, balanced with a touch of ground black pepper and salt for a flavorful kick. Easy to prepare yet impressively elegant, these tarts bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, making them a crowd-pleasing option for any gathering. Garnish with fresh chives for a burst of color and herbal freshness, and watch these cheesy delights disappear in minutes. Perfect for cheese lovers and fans of handmade pastry, this recipe is your go-to for simple yet sophisticated bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 large Egg
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 150 grams Sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out circles slightly larger than your tart tins.
Press the dough circles into greased tart tins, trimming the edges if needed. Prick the bases with a fork to prevent puffing.
In a bowl, whisk the egg and heavy cream together until smooth. Stir in the grated sharp cheddar cheese, ground black pepper, and salt.
Pour the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared tart shells, filling just below the edges of the pastry.
Place the tart tins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tops are golden.
Remove from the oven and let the tarts cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tins.
Optional: Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.6 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.4 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 1723 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.0 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 65.6 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
