Description
These elegant tartlets feature juicy roasted grapes and earthy thyme nestled in a silky goat cheese custard, all inside a flaky pastry shell—perfect for a gourmet appetizer or sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Tartlet Shells:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- For the Goat Cheese Custard:
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Roasted Grapes:
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chopped thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss grapes with olive oil, honey, and thyme. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and slightly blistered. Set aside to cool.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4-inch rounds. Press into tartlet pans or muffin tins. Prick bottoms with a fork and brush with egg wash.
- Pre-bake pastry shells for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, whisk goat cheese, cream, egg, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour custard into pre-baked shells. Top each with a few roasted grapes.
- Bake tartlets for 15–18 minutes until custard is set and slightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- Use phyllo or shortcrust pastry for a different texture.
- Can be made ahead and served warm or at room temperature.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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