American Cheddar Tartlets Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Joe Smithson   Eggs, cream, and sharp American Cheddar cheese bake to golden richness in these tiny cocktail tarts. Garnish with a sprinkling of chopped chives and serve with light red wine. Food Category:    Appetizers Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:24 Nutrition facts:151 calories10.7 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   45 Minutes Cook Time:   15 Minutes Total Time:   1 Hour

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Pâte Brisée recipe, chilled (search recipes)
• 1/2 pound sharp American Cheddar cheese
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup each whipping cream and half-and-half
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Nutmeg and cayenne pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Use Pâte Brisée to line 24 two-inch tartlet tins. Chill 30 minutes.
• Cut cheese into 1/8-inch cubes. In a small bowl combine eggs, whipping cream, half-and-half, and salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne to taste.
• Divide cheese cubes among tartlet shells and top with cream mixture. Bake tartlets until well browned (12 to 15 minutes). Cool slightly, then garnish with chopped chives.

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