Savory Ricotta Tartlets: Elevate Your Appetizer Game!
Savory Ricotta Tartlets are flaky, elegant bites perfect for any occasion, featuring a creamy ricotta filling topped with olives and capers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 6 tartlets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup black olives (pitted)
- 1/4 cup green olives (pitted)
- 2 tbsp capers (drained)
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prep the Tartlet Shells: Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin. Press into greased cups and brush edges with egg wash.
- Mix the Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Bake the Tartlets: Spoon ricotta filling into each pastry cup. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until pastry is golden.
- Top with Olives & Capers: Once slightly cooled, top each tartlet with a mix of olives and capers. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a final touch.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, ensure that the Parmesan cheese used is rennet-free.
- These tartlets can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg