Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese German And Vegetarian Recipe

Inspired by Roz Denny's *Modern German Food*, these elegant baby tarts are the perfect starter or light lunch. Imagine creamy blue brie mingling with subtly sweet leeks and tangy sauerkraut, all nestled in a buttery pastry crust and baked to golden perfection. This vegetarian recipe is surprisingly simple to make, yet delivers impressive flavor and visual appeal. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or a casual weeknight meal. Get ready to wow your guests!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 667.8 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese German And Vegetarian

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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How to Make Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese German And Vegetarian

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 4.7 inch (12cm) round cutter, cut out six circles.
  3. Gently press each pastry circle into a 3.9 inch (10cm) tartlet tin or Yorkshire pudding tin, ensuring the dough extends slightly above the rim.
  4. Line each tart shell with foil, fill with baking beans or lentils, and chill for 20 minutes.
  5. While the pastry chills, sauté the leeks in olive oil for 5 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool.
  6. Bake the tart shells for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and beans, and bake for another 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Divide the cooled leeks and sauerkraut evenly among the tart shells.
  9. Sprinkle each tart with crumbled blue brie and caraway seeds.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolks, and milk.
  11. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tarts, gently forking to distribute.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tarts are puffed and golden brown.
  13. Let cool slightly before removing from the tins. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

80g

Carbs

15g