Chorizo Tarts with Apple and Thyme
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
18 tarts
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Calories
300 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion
Chorizo Tarts with Apple and Thyme
Description
The Chorizo Tarts with Apple and Thyme recipe starts with two sheets of puff pastry cut into squares, which are partially baked to create a golden, puffed base. Cooked beef chorizo is browned and drained to reduce grease before layering on the tarts alongside shredded cheddar and manchego cheeses and diced fresh Honeycrisp apple. Fresh thyme leaves finish the topping before a second bake to melt the cheese and fuse flavors. This results in tarts that combine the richness of chorizo and cheeses with the crisp sweetness of apple and the aroma of fresh thyme.
These tarts deliver contrasting textures: flaky and buttery pastry holds juicy, savory chorizo and tender apple pieces. The earthy notes of thyme add freshness. They can be served warm as part of a party spread or as a savory snack. Their compact size and layered filling make them easy to enjoy by hand.
For best results, use crumbly chorizo to avoid excess grease that can weigh down the pastry. The puff pastry should be partially baked before adding toppings to maintain crispness and support the filling. This recipe yields a batch suitable for sharing or serving as appetizers for a small gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 Puff pastry sheets follow package instructions on defrosting, Pepperidge Farm brand
- 1 pound chorizo I used beef chorizo
- ½ apple Honeycrisp, julienned and cubed into small cubes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup manchego cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons thyme measured as leaves removed from thyme sprigs, fresh
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, as the puff pastry package instructs.
- Brown the chorizo in a pan over medium heat, using a spatula to break the chorizo into small pieces. It should take around 5-7 minutes to cook through. Remove from heat and spread over paper towels until ready for use to remove excess grease.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 squares. Brush with melted butter. Divide the puff pastry squares between two large baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. They should be puffed up at this point, but pale-ish in color. Remove from oven, but leave the oven on.
- Put a divet in the center of each square with a spoon, keeping the sides intact so that it can hold the filling.
- Sprinkle equal amounts cheddar cheese, cubed apples, chorizo, and manchego cheese (in that order) onto each square, then top each with a few fresh thyme leaves.
- Return to oven and cook for another 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tarts are golden and crispy at the edges.
- Let cool for a minute, then dig in.
Notes
- Choose crumbly chorizo to prevent a greasy filling that could sog the pastry.
- Partially baking the puff pastry before adding toppings helps keep the crust crisp.
- Use fresh thyme leaves, removing them from the sprigs for even distribution atop the tarts.
- Drain cooked chorizo on paper towels to remove excess grease before assembling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18tarts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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