Mini Blue Cheese Tartlets
Delight your taste buds with these elegant Mini Blue Cheese Tartlets, the perfect blend of buttery homemade pastry and a luxuriously creamy filling. Featuring a rich combination of tangy blue cheese, smooth cream cheese, and a drizzle of honey for subtle sweetness, these bite-sized treats are as sophisticated as they are irresistible. Topped with a crunch of finely chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of fresh thyme, they’re perfect for entertaining, whether as a savory appetizer or a standout addition to a party spread. With a flaky, golden crust and a quick 30-minute prep time, these tartlets are a show-stopping yet surprisingly simple recipe for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water, cold
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles. Press each circle into a mini muffin tin to form the tartlet shells. Prick the bottoms lightly with a fork.
Bake the tartlet shells in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, softened cream cheese, honey, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the blue cheese filling into each cooled tartlet shell, filling them evenly.
Optional: Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over the tartlets for added texture and garnish with fresh thyme leaves for a touch of color and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. These are best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.0 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*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.
