BUTTERNUT THYME TARTLETS

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A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make the creamy filling a few days early, then fill the phyllo cups right before guests arrive. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1-1/2 cups frozen cubed butternut squash (about 8 ounces), thawed and patted dry
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place shells in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely., For filling, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Coarsely chop squash; add to cream cheese. Add goat cheese, shallot, minced thyme, lemon zest and seasonings; beat until blended., To serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each shell. Top with thyme. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Buhle Thabethe
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Overall, I thought these tartlets were very good. I would definitely make them again.


Awal Jan
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These were a bit too rich for my taste.


David Lam
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I'm not a fan of butternut squash, but I loved these tartlets.


Waseem alikhokhar
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A new favorite!


Ma Liton
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Easy and elegant.


Arslan Farooqofficial
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Butternut squash and thyme? Who would have thought? But it works!


Gopal Biswas
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Will definitely make again.


TJ Brady
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Perfect for a party!


Asfand Gul
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Delicious!


Nasser Cantal
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The tart shells were a bit difficult to work with. They were very delicate and I had a hard time getting them into the tart pans without breaking them.


Nfor Yannick
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These tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a savory filling instead. Other than that, they were very well made.


STAR TIGER
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of butternut squash and thyme, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors melded together perfectly. The tartlets were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Samantha Baker
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Easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used store-bought puff pastry shells to save time, and they worked perfectly. The tartlets were a hit with my family and friends.


Afzal Butt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tartlets turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the presentation was elegant. A perfect appetizer for a special occasion.


Samantha Sprecher
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These butternut thyme tartlets were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet butternut squash, savory thyme, and creamy goat cheese was divine. The tart shells were flaky and golden brown, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will defi