Description
Create elegant, simple savory tartlets using flaky puff pastry and a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups cooked chopped spinach (divided)
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2–3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella
- 1 pre made pie dough
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12 medium size muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 1 1/4 cups of the chopped spinach, ricotta, parmesan, salt, and egg.
- Cut out 9 medium size circles from the pie dough and place them in the muffin pan cups.
- Fill the pastry cups with the ricotta mixture.
- Top each tartlet with some of the remaining spinach (about 1/2 cup total remaining).
- Top with shredded mozzarella and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.
Notes
- Drain the spinach very well; wring it out with your hands to remove as much excess moisture as possible before measuring.
- This recipe uses pre-made pie dough for ease.
- The tartlets are suitable for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Spinach Ricotta Tart, Puff Pastry Tart, Savory Baking, Party Appetizer, Easy Baking, Vegetarian Tart