Strawberry Brie Tartlets
Fresh molten Strawberry Brie Tartlets, a perfect snack for parties all year long!
Lt. Dan and I are party people.
We are always looking for an excuse to lay out a glorious spread of edibles and aperitifs. What’s better than a warm amalgamation of friends, food and music? Not much that I can think of.
We think of our home idealistically, as a meeting place where people can relax, connections are made, friendships are developed, where inspiring conversations are aroused. A place of both reasoning and laughter.
Therefore, I have an extensive collection of throw-together party foods for whenever the moment strikes
Sometimes these parties are rather short notice. Frozen puff pastry is something I keep on hand at all times. It’s extremely handy for quick hors d’oeuvres and desserts. If you entertain regularly, you need to have a few tricks up your sleeve, and puff pastry is a handy tool.
Bite-size Strawberry Brie Tartlets are perfect party nibbles that can be made in a hurry. This particular variety is essentially a deconstructed classic baked brie.
I’ve layered the ingredients I might used to wrap a whole wheel of brie, and baked them into tiny bites of heaven.
I find at get-togethers, friends are more likely to eat the less-messy items, especially if it’s an event where they are standing and roaming around.
Strawberry Brie Tartlets are easy to pick up and carry. Individual tarts takes a few more minutes of assembly time, but less time in the oven than a whole baked brie. They also look lovely in a sweeping display of delicacies and are a summertime favorite.
Strawberry Brie Tartlets are fabulous all year long, but I prefer them in the summer when the berries are ripe and sun-kissed!
Strawberry Brie Tartlets
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out at least 40 pieces of pastry dough and lay them on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the center of each piece of dough to keep the centers from rising too much.
- Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the egg wash over each piece of dough. Bake the dough for 8-10 minutes, until golden-brown.
- Meanwhile, slice each strawberry into 4-5 thin slices. Scrape off the rind and slice the brie into thin rectangles. Pull the thyme leaves off the stems.
- When the puff pastry is golden, remove it from the oven and allow the centers to collapse a little. If they don't, poke them down with a fork. Then layer a piece of brie over each pastry, followed by a strawberry slice, a few thyme leaves and a sprinkle of salt.
- Bake another 2-3 minutes until the brie has melted. Drizzle with a scant amount of honey before serving. These are wonderful served warm or at room temperature!
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