Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese

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Appetizer
Very Easy
28 min
142 Kcal

With just 3 ingredients, these savoury mushroom mini-tarts are fun, economical and ultra-quick to prepare. On a puff pastry base, we spread a good garlic and herb cream cheese and add mushroom slices for a slightly "dark" touch (perfect for sticking to the theme). It's an ideal recipe to make with children;). The result? Crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth tarts to serve as an aperitif or as part of a spooky buffet... that won't scare anyone, because it's so good!

Ingredients

12

Materials

  • straw
  • knife/wooden pick
  • fork
  • cookie cutter

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time18 min
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 1Cut circles in the puff pastry using a cookie cutter, glass or small bowl.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 2Prick the center of the circles with a fork.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 3Spread the center of each pastry circle with approximately 1 teaspoon of fresh garlic and herb cheese (or the cheese of your choice).
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 4Wash the mushrooms and cut in half. Use a straw to pierce the eyes, or trace them with a knife.
    Trace the mouth with a knife or toothpick.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 5You can vary the faces to get different ones.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 6Arrange the decorated mushrooms on the tartlets.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 7Bake the tartlets in an oven preheated to 350°F/180°C for 18 minutes. Adjust if necessary.
  • Halloween tarts with mushrooms and garlic-herb cheese - Preparation step 8And now it's ready!

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Observations

How can I make my tarts even spookier for Halloween?

You can add a little tomato sauce under the mushroom if you like, for a bloody effect.

What types of cheese can be used instead of garlic and herb cheese?

You can try goat's cheese, cream cheese or a different flavored cream cheeses.

Is it possible to prepare these tarts in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the tartlets in advance and store them in the refrigerator, then bake them just before serving.

How can I personalize the tartlet filling?

You can add fresh herbs and/or ham, for example.

What accompaniments do you suggest for these tarts?

These tarts go well with a light green salad or a creamy soup for a complete and tasty aperitif.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 142Kcal
  • Carbo: 7.7g
  • Total fat: 10.3g
  • Saturated fat: 6.8g
  • Proteins: 4.2g
  • Fibers: 0.5g
  • Sugar: 0.2g
  • ProPoints: 4
  • SmartPoints: 6
Nutritional information for 1 serving (44g)

Cookware

oven

Attributes

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