Description
Colorful tartlets bursting with sweet cranberries and a spicy kick from jalapeños, all nestled in a flaky buttery crust.
Ingredients
- Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- Jalapeños (fresh)
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Tart crust
- Sugar
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or chives)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tart Crust: Mix flour, butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly, adding cold water until forming a dough. Chill for 30 minutes or use a store-bought crust.
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the Jalapeños: Cook chopped jalapeños in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the Filling: Mix cranberries, cream cheese, sautéed jalapeños, eggs, and seasonings.
- Assemble the Tartlets: Roll out crust, cut into small circles, and press into muffin tin. Fill each cup with the mixture.
- Bake the Tartlets: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before removing from tin; garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve warm for best taste. Consider adding a dollop of sour cream or sprinkle of feta on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tartlets, cranberry, jalapeño, appetizers, holiday recipes, vegetarian