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If you’re looking for a delicious and simple appetiser to impress your guests, these Cherry Tomato Cream Cheese Mini Tarts are a must-try. With puff pastry as the base, topped with creamy spring onion cream cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, these mini tarts are bursting with flavour.
INGREDIENTS
- Puff Pastry
- Spring Onion Cream Cheese
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Parsley
- Dried Herbs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze
- 1 Egg or Egg Free Mayonnaise (optional)
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 5×5 cm squares. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet. Egg wash or if you have vegetarians you can brush the squares with mayo.
- Bake the puff pastry squares until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- While the pastry is baking, dice up the cherry tomatoes and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once the puff pastry squares have cooled, spread a generous layer of spring onion cream cheese on top of each square.
- Top the cream cheese with the seasoned cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle some dried herbs and fresh parsley on each tart.
- For an optional touch of creaminess, you can drizzle a little mayo on top or use an egg wash for a shiny finish.
- Lastly, add a delightful drizzle of balsamic glaze over the tarts to enhance the flavours.
- Arrange the tarts on a serving platter, and you’re ready to impress your guests with this appetising treat!
Optional Toppings:
You can get creative with other toppings as well, such as tuna and mayo, feta cheese, camembert, or chicken and mayo. Customise the toppings to suit your preferences and get ready to receive compliments from your guests!
