Description
Delightful tarts that balance sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, perfect as an appetizer for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 fresh jalapeños, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package pastry dough (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pastry dough by rolling it out to 1/8-inch thickness and cutting into rounds for tartlet pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, chopped jalapeños, and cranberries. Blend until smooth.
- Place the rolled dough into the tart pans and fill each with the cranberry and jalapeño mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh herbs and serving.
Notes
These tarts can be made ahead of time and served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry, jalapeño, tarts, appetizer, holiday recipes