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Ricotta, cherry tomato and chorizo puff pastry tarts
4 from 3 votes

Ricotta, cherry tomato and chorizo puff pastry tarts

If you're in need of an easy lunch idea, even for guests, this is just perfect. It takes moments to pull together, tastes great, and looks impressive. Add any combination of fillings you like, really, but I love this super tasty ricotta, cherry tomato and chorizo combo!

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 294 kcal
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 puff pastry cut into roughly 5 inch squares, ready-made sheets
  • 9 ounces ricotta cheese (about 1 tub)
  • 1 red pesto in a jar
  • cherry tomato about 2 per pastry, cut into 3 slices each
  • 2.5 ounces chorizo peeled and cut into small cubes
  • spinach defrosted and with water squeezed out well, frozen, small amount
  • 1 egg whisked

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F.
  2. Spread a heaped teaspoon ricotta diagonally down the centre of each pastry square.
  3. Dot a little pesto over the top of the ricotta, then scatter over the tomato slices, chorizo cubes, and spinach.
  4. Fold opposite corners of the pastry over the filling (see pictures above), sticking down with a little whisked egg.
  5. Brush the tops of the pastries with egg, then lay on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden and puffed up.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with a nice crisp salad.

Notes

  • These are great served either hot from the oven or cooler – they’re even good at room temperature.
  • Freeze uncooked if you like, to defrost and cook later, or freeze cooked, defrost, then reheat for 5 minutes or so in a hot oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Vitamin A 115IU (2%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Vitamin A 115IU 2%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.