Upside Down Shallot Tartlets with Puff Pastry
6
35 minutes
These impressive shallot tartlets are incredibly quick and easy to make, delivering a delicious puff‑pastry starter perfect for lunch or a stylish dinner party. Our Mellow Yellow Balsamic Dressing caramelises beautifully with the sweet banana shallots, creating a rich, glossy topping that pairs perfectly with the flaky pastry.
Make plenty – these balsamic caramelised shallot tartlets are guaranteed to be a hit with family and guests.
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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2
Cut your sheet of puff pastry into six equal sized squares.
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3
Place the sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray and drizzle some of the balsamic dressing (around a teaspoon per tart) spaced out in 6 areas of the tray. Place three shallot halves cut side down on top of each of the dressing drizzles. Spread some of the cream cheese onto the puff pastry square and place on top of the shallots (cream cheese side down). Repeat with the whole tray and then lightly press down the edges with a fork.
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4
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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5
When baked, cut the paper around each tartlet and carefully turn over so that the shallots are on top before peeling off the paper.
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6
Serve with green salad and drizzle with extra balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
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1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 325g
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9 banana shallots peeled and halved lengthways
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125g garlic and herb cream cheese
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Mellow Yellow Balsamic Dressing
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1 Sheet greaseproof paper
