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Cheese Tartlets

Source of Recipe


Ladies' Home Journal






List of Ingredients



• 2 tsp butter or margarine
  
• 3 Tbsp minced onion
  
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  
• 12 large fresh basil leaves
  
• 1 (5.5-ounce) log goat cheese, at room temperature
  
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  
• 2 Tbsp heavy or whipping cream
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 2 pkgs. (2- or 2.1 ounces each) frozen mini phyllo pastry shells *
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 1 minute. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more, just until golden.
   
   
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees (F).
   
   
3. Drop basil leaves into a small saucepan with boiling water; immediately remove with a slotted spoon. Pat dry with paper towel; finely chop.
   
   
4. Process goat cheese, Parmesan, egg, cream, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in onion mixture and basil.
   
   
5. Arrange phyllo shells on a large cookie sheet. Fill each with a scant tablespoon of the cheese filling. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until puffed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
   
   Makes 30 tartlets.
   
   






Final Comments


* Frozen mini phyllo pastry shells can be found in the freezer section of supermarkets.

* These appetizers can be made ahead. Store tartlets in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature. Reheat in 350-degree oven for 12 minutes.