Best 3 Goats Cheese Cranberry Tartlets Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite Goat's Cheese and Cranberry Tartlets. These bite-sized delicacies are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, featuring a creamy goat's cheese filling nestled in a crispy pastry shell, topped with vibrant cranberries that burst with flavor in every bite. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or seeking a delightful treat, these tartlets are sure to impress. This collection offers three irresistible variations: a classic goat's cheese and cranberry combination, a savory goat's cheese and roasted red pepper filling, and a unique goat's cheese and sun-dried tomato combination. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every bite is a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRY CHUTNEY AND TOASTED WALNUT ENVELOPES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet),thawed
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup cranberry chutney
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
minced fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 25 (about 2-inch) squares.
  • 2. Spoon about 2 teaspoons cheese in the center of each pastry square. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon chutney and about 1/2 teaspoon walnuts. Brush 2 opposite pastry corners with water. Fold the pastry corners up over the filling and overlap slightly at the top, forming an open-ended "envelope", and press to seal. Place the filled pastries onto 2 baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Sprinkle the pastries with the thyme before serving, if desired.

GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRY, AND WALNUT CANAPES



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Tart goat cheese is the perfect counterpoint to crunchy, rich walnuts in this appetizer perfect for your next cocktail party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss nuts with 1 teaspoon oil and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Spread baguette slices on same baking sheet and brush with remaining 3 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together cheese and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir in cranberries and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Divide goat cheese among bread slices and top each with a walnut and thyme leaves.

GOAT'S CHEESE AND CRANBERRY TARTLETS



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These tasty appetizers were a real hit with our guests at a recent open house. Goat's cheese and cranberry make a punchy-creamy duo.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (375 g) package ready rolled puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
3 (120 g) packages goat cheese, logs such as souignon petit sainte-maure,at room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
rocket, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*F (200*C).
  • Lay pastry on floured work surface and cut into 7.
  • 5 cm rounds.
  • sit the circles on an oiled baking sheet and score a circle about 2.
  • 5 cm from the edge of each disc by pressing gently with a 5 cm cutter.
  • Pierce the middle with a fork, brush each edge with egg and top with a little cranberry sauce.
  • Slice the cheese 5mm thick so that you have a slice per pastry disc.
  • (discard end rinds) Lay a slice on each tartlet, then top with thyme leaves, a drizzle of oil and a twist of black pepper.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and the pastry crispy.
  • Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm with a garnish of rocket leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 143.7, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • To make sure your tartlets have a crispy crust, pre-bake the tart shells before filling them.
  • If you don't have any fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead. Just thaw them before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the goat cheese filling. It should be slightly firm, but still creamy.
  • Garnish your tartlets with fresh cranberries, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey before serving.

Conclusion:

These goat cheese and cranberry tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover goat cheese and cranberries. With their creamy goat cheese filling, tangy cranberries, and buttery crust, these tartlets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious recipe, give these goat cheese and cranberry tartlets a try.

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