WATERCRESS & CHEESE TARTLETS

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These delicious individual tartlets are great for lunch or a picnic. Source of recipe: Creative Cooking Vegetarian. The cookbook I found this recipe in said it makes 4 tarts. I've made this using miniature frozen tart shells as a short cut and got 18 tiny tartlets. I also used only 1 bunch of watercress as it was quite a large bunch.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 52m

Yield 4 tartlets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup vegan margarine
2 -3 tablespoons cold water
1 -2 bunch watercress or 1 -2 bunch spinach
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 shallot, chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 cups vegetarian cheddar cheese, grated
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Sift flour into a mixing bowl and add salt.
  • Rub 1/3 cup of the butter into the flour until mixture resemble bread crumbs.
  • Stir in the cold water to make a firm dough.
  • Knead the dough lightly, ten roll out on a lightly floured surface.
  • Line 4 4-inch tartlet pans with the dough, trimming the dough to fit the pans.
  • Prick the bases with a fork and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a skillet.
  • Discard the stems from the watercress or spinach and add the leaves to the skillet (if using spinach, make sure it's well drained before mixing with the filling ingredients) along with the garlic and shallot.
  • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the watercress is wilted.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheese, yogurt and paprika.
  • Spoon the mixture into the pastry cases and cook in a preheated oven at 350F for 20 minutes or until the filling is firm.
  • Turn out the tartlets and serve hot or cold.

Robiul Gaming
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Wyatt McEuen
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I've made these tartlets for my family and friends, and they've always been a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Seema Khatoon
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These are the perfect party food! They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jaise Jolly
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I love these tartlets! They're so cute and they're always a hit with my guests.


Md A
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I've made these tartlets several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Stacey Crider
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These were a hit at my party! I made a double batch and they were all gone in no time.


Angela Jensen
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I loved these tartlets! The cheese and the pastry are the perfect combination.


debra mesiavech
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My kids loved these! They're the perfect size for a snack or lunch.


Chris Ellsworth
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These were so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ethan CruzDeVaughn
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I used a different type of cheese because I didn't have any cheddar on hand, and they turned out great! The watercress and cheese are a great combination.


Vincent Mokua
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I followed the recipe exactly and thought they could've used more salt but that's probably just personal preference. My friends inhaled them!


Cooling View
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These were great! Everyone at the gathering loved them! They're so easy to make, and they're perfect for a party.


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