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to and Red Pepper Tartlets

These puff pastry tartlets are a fun to make, easy and tasty. We used cutters to cut the red peppers into heart shapes for Valentine’s Day and simply spread the puff pastry with pesto for a burst of flavour. You can also add grated cheddar cheese or a bit of mozzarella.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 222 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry ready rolled (375g/13oz)
  • 8 teaspoon pesto
  • grated cheese (optional)
  • 3 red bell peppers
  • milk for brushing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 190C / 375F. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper (or use the parchment from the pastry packet).
  2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut it in half lengthways. Then cut vertically to make eight squares.
  3. Brush the edge of each square with a little milk, then fold the edges over slightly to make a thin border.
  4. Spread the pesto into each square, then top with the cheese (if using). 
  5. Using a small heart-shaped cutter, cut the red peppers into shapes and top each square with some red pepper hearts. 
  6. Brush the edges of the pastry with a little milk, then bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Preheat oven to 190C. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment paper (or use the parchment from the pastry packet). Unroll the puff pastry and cut it in half lengthways. Then cut vertically to make eight squares. Brush the edge of each square with a little milk, then fold the edges over slightly to make a thin border. Spread the pesto into each square, then top with the cheese (if using). Using a small heart-shaped cutter, cut the red peppers into shapes and top each square with some red pepper hearts. Brush the edges of the pastry with a little milk, then bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1500IU (30%) Vitamin C 57mg (63%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1500IU 30%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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