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Cheese & Apple Tartlets

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These Cheese and Apple Tartlets offer a delightful twist on traditional apple desserts by incorporating savory cheddar cheese. The flaky, buttery pastry shell holds tender, spiced apples, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The cheese melts into a golden, crispy topping that adds richness and depth to each bite. Ideal for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or as a unique dessert course, these individual servings are easy to handle and share. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrunchy pastry, soft apples, and melted cheeseâÂÂmakes this dish a memorable treat. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant yet homey presentation that impresses guests without requiring advanced culinary skills.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 651.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Cheese and Apple Tartlets offer a delightful twist on traditional apple desserts by incorporating savory cheddar cheese. The flaky, buttery pastry shell holds tender, spiced apples, creating a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. The cheese melts into a golden, crispy topping that adds richness and depth to each bite. Ideal for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or as a unique dessert course, these individual servings are easy to handle and share. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂcrunchy pastry, soft apples, and melted cheeseâÂÂmakes this dish a memorable treat. Simple ingredients come together to create an elegant yet homey presentation that impresses guests without requiring advanced culinary skills.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cut in
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. 3
    Gradually sprinkle with 5 to 6 tablespoons of ice water, tossing with a fork until moistened.
  4. 4
    Gather dough into a ball, divide in half, and form each half into a square.
  5. 5
    Wrap squares and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218ðC).
  7. 7
    Cut each dough square into quarters to make 8 pieces total.
  8. 8
    Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface into a 5-inch circle.
  9. 9
    Press pastry rounds into 4-inch tartlet pans and trim the edges.
  10. 10
    Place pans on a baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Spoon 1 1/4 lb of peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped cooking apples evenly into the pastry shells.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the apples in each tartlet.
  13. 13
    Bake at 425 degrees F (218ðC) for 20 minutes until pastry is lightly browned and apples are tender.
  14. 14
    Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of shredded cheddar cheese over each tartlet.
  15. 15
    Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  16. 16
    Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 651.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.5g40%
Saturated Fat 15.5g78%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 2440.5mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 91.2g31%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 12.3g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple, cheese, cheddar, tartlets, pastry, dessert, vegetarian, fall, autumn, baking, sweet-savory, individual, potluck, crisp, flaky
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