Description
Caerphilly Cheese and Leek Tartlets are a delightful blend of creamy cheese and sweet leeks, all encased in a flaky pastry shell. Perfect for gatherings, these savory bites are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings during a cozy night in. With a foolproof recipe that guarantees restaurant-quality results, you’ll be prepared to whip up this indulgent treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet shortcrust pastry
- 200g Caerphilly cheese, crumbled
- 2 medium leeks, sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 150ml heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles to fit muffin tins. Press them into each cup.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté leeks until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled Caerphilly cheese, sautéed leeks, eggs, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each pastry shell with the mixture without overfilling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Welsh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (80g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg