Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy ricotta and slightly bitter broccoli rabe, all nestled within flaky puff pastry shells. These Broccoli Rabe & Ricotta Tartlets are not just a treat for your taste buds; they also evoke warm memories of family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, these mini delights are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli rabe (chopped)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Chop the broccoli rabe, then sauté it with minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- In a bowl, mix sautéed broccoli rabe, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, eggs, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Cut circles from the pastry using a round cutter and place them in greased muffin tins.
- Fill each pastry cup generously with the broccoli rabe filling.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg