Best 6 Monte Cristo Mini Tarts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Monte Cristo Mini Tarts, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. These delectable tarts feature a crispy, flaky crust filled with a rich and creamy custard, delicate ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all harmoniously united under a golden-brown blanket of powdered sugar. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors, leaving your taste buds in a state of pure bliss.

But that's not all! This article has something for every palate. Alongside our featured Monte Cristo Mini Tarts, we present a diverse selection of equally enticing recipes. Craving a classic comfort food? Look no further than our heartwarming Chicken Pot Pie Tarts, brimming with tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy, comforting filling.

If you're in the mood for a vegetarian delight, our Spinach and Feta Mini Tarts offer a delightful combination of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of garlic. And for those with a sweet tooth, our luscious Lemon Blueberry Tarts burst with vibrant blueberries, a zesty lemon filling, and a crumbly, buttery crust.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure with our Monte Cristo Mini Tarts and the other exceptional recipes featured in this article. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MONTE CRISTOS



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Smoked turkey and cheese are wrapped in a flaky crescent crust in this twist on a classic.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
16 very thin slices (about 4x4 inches) smoked turkey (5 1/2 oz)
16 cubes (2 1/2 oz) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (from 8-oz package)
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup or Dijon mustard, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, beat egg and milk with fork until well blended; set aside.
  • If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles, firmly pressing perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 (6x8-inch) rectangles. With knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle into 8 (3x2-inch) rectangles.
  • Fold each slice of turkey in half; place on dough rectangles. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each; fold turkey around cheese cube. Wrap dough up around turkey and cheese, shaping into a ball; pinch tightly to seal. Brush top and sides of each ball with egg mixture; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm with maple syrup or Dijon mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

MONTE-CRISTO MINI TARTS



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From Southern Living. I love jam on a sandwhich! :) And these are really easy to make as well! I like them also with a strawberry peach jam!

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     High Protein

Time 11m

Yield 15 mini tarts, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces shaved ham
1 (2 ounce) package frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
3 3/4 teaspoons strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Divide shaved ham among 15 frozen mini-phyllo pastry shells. Sprinkle with shredded Swiss cheese, and top each with 1/4 teaspoons strawberry jam.
  • Place on a baking sheet, and bake 6 minutes.

MONTE CRISTO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Unsalted butter, for griddling
12 slices Texas toast
French Toast Custard, recipe follows
18 slices Swiss cheese
18 ounces shaved ham
16 ounces premade pancake batter
Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup, recipe follows
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 ounces fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered
4 ounces fresh rhubarb, large dice
1/2 cup sugar
2 ounces maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle and deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter the griddle. Dunk the Texas toast on both sides in the French Toast Custard and grill until golden brown. Flip and add 1 slice Swiss cheese to each slice of toast. Then add 3 ounces ham on top of 6 of the toast slices, then top the ham with another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each ham and cheese toast with a cheese only toast, to form 6 sandwiches. Cook until the cheese melts, then remove from griddle and cool. Dunk the cooled sandwiches in the pancake batter until fully covered and put into the fryer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Serve with the Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup.
  • Beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and mix until emulsified and all the sugar has dissolved. Add the milk and vanilla and whisk until combined.
  • Add the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and maple syrup to a saucepot. Place over medium heat and cook until fruit is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully puree with a hand blender.

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICHES



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This is taken from "The Great American Favorite Brand Name Cookbook: Collectors Edition." I haven't tried any of these recipes, but I'm borrowing the book and trying to get as many posted for my personal use as possible. Hope you all enjoy!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
8 slices white bread
4 slices fontina or 4 slices swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton golden onion soup mix
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Blend 2 tbsp butter with mustard; evenly spread on each bread slice. Equally top 4 bread slices with cheese and ham; top with remaining bread, buttered side down. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.
  • Beat eggs, milk and golden onion recipe soup mix until well blended. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating well.
  • In large skillet, melt 1/4 c butter and cook sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 209.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.3

EASY MINI LEMON TARTS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST



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These lemony mini tarts are rich and satisfying! The optional fresh fruit garnish adds a beautiful color and a lovely contrast in flavors. Serve individual mini-tarts garnished with fresh berries and sprinkled with confectioner's sugar, if desired.

Provided by Bibi

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sugar, lemon juice, eggs, flour, and lemon zest for filling together in a large mixing bowl, and whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt for crust in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times, until the dough begins to come together in a ball.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, placing dough portions in each well of a nonstick 6-well mini tart pan. Press dough over the bottom of each well and up the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the crust is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until mini tarts reach room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.3 calories, Carbohydrate 86.3 g, Cholesterol 174.3 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 200.3 mg, Sugar 50.7 g

MINI MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH APPETIZERS



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-=UPDATE=- This recipe has been adopted and revised by me on February 16h 2005! Serve along side of fresh fruit such as melon balls, grapes and pineapple chunks.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 16 mini sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices cooked turkey
6 slices swiss cheese
6 slices lean ham
12 slices bread (use good bread that is not sliced too thin)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 large egg
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
raspberry jam
melon (optional)
grapes (optional)
pineapple chunk (optional)

Steps:

  • Place one slice each of turkey, Swiss cheese, and ham on 6 bread slices.
  • Top with remaining bread slices and cut into quarters; hold sandwiches together with wooden toothpicks if needed.
  • -=Batter=- Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add water to egg and beat slightly. Add egg to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Dip mini monte cristo sandwich quarters into batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove toothpicks and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with a side of raspberry jam to dip them inches.

Tips:

  • Use day-old bread or croissants for a flakier crust.
  • Spread the butter evenly on the bread to ensure a golden crust.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • Grate the cheese finely for a smoother filling.
  • Don't overfill the tart shells, or they will become soggy.
  • Bake the tarts until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the tarts cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Monte Cristo mini tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their combination of sweet and savory flavors, these tarts are a unique and unforgettable treat. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Monte Cristo mini tarts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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