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Mini Blue Cheese Tartlets Recipe

These elegant mini tartlets are surprisingly easy to make and packed with a delicious flavor punch! A secret ingredient – healthy broccoli – adds a subtle texture and boost of nutrients. The creamy blue cheese filling, enhanced with full-fat sour cream (or light cottage cheese!), is baked to perfection in crispy tart shells, topped with crunchy almonds. Prepare ahead for a stress-free appetizer or party snack that will impress your guests. This recipe is perfect for blue cheese lovers who appreciate warm, gooey goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 105.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mini Blue Cheese Tartlets

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How to Make Mini Blue Cheese Tartlets

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake tart shells according to package directions. Do not over-bake; remove when lightly golden.
  3. Allow tart shells to cool completely.
  4. Finely snip 1 cup of broccoli florets using kitchen shears.
  5. In a food processor or bowl, combine 1/2 cup sour cream (or 1 cup 2% cottage cheese) and 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese. Mix until smooth.
  6. Gently stir in the snipped broccoli.
  7. Refrigerate the filling for at least 15 minutes, or longer if preparing ahead.
  8. Fill each tart shell with about 1 teaspoon of the blue cheese mixture. Do not overfill.
  9. Top each tartlet with 2-3 sliced almonds.
  10. Arrange tartlets on a baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the filling is heated through, slightly puffed, and the almonds are golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

23g

Carbs

0g

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