Description
These Cheddar Cheese Tarts are bite-sized delights, filled with rich cheddar cheese and a creamy custard, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. With just a few simple ingredients, they make for a perfect savory snack or appetizer. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a quick bite, these tarts are a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (divided)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Cabot cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon thyme or other fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a tart or mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface. Cut the dough into circles using a tart or cookie cutter and place them into individual tart tins.
- In a medium mixing bowl or stand mixer, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the crusts, filling each one until about 3/4 full.
- Top generously with grated cheddar cheese and garnish with fresh herbs like thyme.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the tarts are set and golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute the thyme with other fresh herbs like rosemary or basil for a different flavor.
- These tarts are best served warm but can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg