Description
Delightful tomato boursin tartlets bring French countryside charm to your appetizer spread. Crisp pastry, creamy boursin, and juicy tomatoes create a perfect balance of flavors you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) boursin cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a muffin tin with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Flatten the puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting circular shapes that comfortably fit into the muffin cavities. Gently press pastry into each cavity and perforate the base with fork punctures.
- Create a flavor blend by combining Boursin cheese with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Distribute the cheese mixture evenly across each pastry shell.
- Layer thin tomato slices atop the cheese mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Enhance flavor by drizzling olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Whisk an egg and delicately brush the pastry edges to promote a rich, golden appearance during baking.
- Transfer the tartlets into the preheated oven, allowing them to transform for 15-20 minutes until the pastry reaches a crisp, golden-brown perfection.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief cooling period. Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic touch. Serve while still warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize the cheese by using different herbed or flavored soft cheeses like herbed goat cheese or cream cheese for varied taste profiles.
- Swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful tartlets.
- Use cherry tomatoes or heirloom varieties for more vibrant colors and intensified natural sweetness in the final presentation.
- Experiment with additional toppings like pine nuts, fresh thyme, or crumbled crispy prosciutto to elevate the tartlets’ complexity and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg