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Easy Pepper Jelly & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tartlets Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 32 tartlets

Description

These Easy Pepper Jelly & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tartlets are delightful bite-sized appetizers perfect for any gathering. Crispy, flaky puff pastry circles are filled with sweet and spicy pepper jelly and creamy goat cheese, then garnished with fresh thyme for a burst of aromatic flavor. They are simple to prepare and bake quickly, making them an impressive yet effortless treat.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry Tartlets

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed (520 grams)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water (15 milliliters)

Filling & Topping

  • 2/3 cup hot pepper jelly (190 grams)
  • 4 ounces crumbly goat cheese, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces (114 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (6 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set them aside.
  2. Roll and Cut Puff Pastry: Use a rolling pin to roll each puff pastry sheet into 9×12-inch rectangles. Using a 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter or a similar round object, cut out as many circles as possible from both sheets, aiming for about 32 circles in total.
  3. Arrange and Score Pastry: Place the puff pastry circles on the prepared pans about 2-3 inches apart. With a smaller cookie cutter, gently score a circle in the center of each puff pastry circle without cutting through completely, creating a guide for the filling.
  4. Dock and Egg Wash: Dock the centers of the puff pastry circles using a fork to prevent excessive puffing. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water, then brush this egg wash over the puff pastry circles for a golden finish.
  5. Initial Baking and Shaping: Bake the pastry circles for 5-6 minutes until they start to puff up. Remove from the oven and gently press down the centers using a small circular object like a spoon or bottle lid, leaving the edges puffy. Bake again for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Fill and Final Bake: Press the centers down if they puff up again. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of pepper jelly into each tartlet center and top with sliced goat cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is warmed through and slightly softened.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the tartlets. Serve immediately to enjoy their warm, flaky texture and flavorful filling.

Notes

  • Make sure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed but kept cold to ensure it puffs properly when baked.
  • Use a gentle hand when scoring the center to avoid cutting all the way through the pastry.
  • If goat cheese is too crumbly, slightly chill it before slicing to get cleaner slices.
  • The pepper jelly can be substituted with any flavor of jelly or jam to customize the taste.
  • These tartlets are best served fresh but can be re-warmed gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/easy-pepper-jelly-and-goat-cheese-puff-pastry-tartlets-recipe/