Blue Cheese Tartlets With Fig Jam and Walnuts

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Blue Cheese Tartlets With Fig Jam and Walnuts
45 min.
30
273kcal
59.19%sweetness
19.83%saltiness
18.12%sourness
65.17%bitterness
35.29%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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These Blue Cheese Tartlets with Fig Jam and Walnuts are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. The combination of creamy blue cheese, sweet fig jam, and crunchy walnuts is simply irresistible. They're perfect as an appetizer, a snack, or even as a starter for a fancy dinner. With only a handful of simple ingredients and 45 minutes of your time, you can create these delicious little treats that are sure to impress your family and friends.

The key to this recipe is finding the perfect balance between the salty, tangy blue cheese and the sweet, sticky fig jam. The addition of walnuts adds a nice crunchy texture and a boost of healthy fats. These tartlets are also incredibly versatile – you can serve them warm or cold, and they can be made ahead of time and frozen for those last-minute get-togethers.

Not only do these tartlets taste amazing, but they also look absolutely stunning. The golden brown shells filled with a generous dollop of jam and topped with walnuts and a sprinkle of thyme will surely impress your guests. So, if you're looking for a recipe that's both delicious and visually appealing, look no further than these Blue Cheese Tartlets with Fig Jam and Walnuts. They're the perfect addition to your recipe repertoire and are sure to become a favorite in no time!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese blue
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • cup let set min. spread 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  •  orange zest for zesting
  • 30 servings walnuts 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease the cups of the mini muffin pans, unless youre using non-stick pans.In a medium bowl cream together the blue cheese and butter.
  2. Add the flour and use your hands to bring the dough together in the bowl.Divide the dough into 30 pieces and roll into balls. (If you prefer a more delicate shell, divide the dough into 36 pieces.)Using lightly floured fingers evenly press the dough against the sides of the mini tart pan until the dough rises slightly above the rim of the muffin cup.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool in pans for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove shells to a wire rack to finish cooling.Store cooled shells in an airtight container until ready to use. (They freeze well too.
  5. Bake frozen shells for 8 minutes at 325F before filling.)Spoon jam into cooled tartlet shells.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts, orange zest, and thyme leaves if using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories273kcal
Protein8.01%
Fat73.39%
Carbs18.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.57
Glycemic Load
6.1
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.1634782608696%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.81mg

Taste

Sweetness:
59.19%
Saltiness:
19.83%
Sourness:
18.12%
Bitterness:
65.17%
Savoriness:
35.29%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:273.44kcal
13.67%
Fat:23.5g
36.15%
Saturated Fat:4.32g
27.02%
Carbohydrates:13.4g
4.47%
Net Carbohydrates:11.12g
4.04%
Sugar:4.43g
4.93%
Cholesterol:10.26mg
3.42%
Sodium:60.03mg
2.61%
Protein:5.77g
11.54%
Manganese:1.06mg
53.15%
Copper:0.49mg
24.67%
Magnesium:49.66mg
12.42%
Phosphorus:122.81mg
12.28%
Folate:41.01µg
10.25%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.72%
Fiber:2.28g
9.1%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.52%
Zinc:1.05mg
6.99%
Iron:1.16mg
6.47%
Selenium:3.84µg
5.48%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.23%
Calcium:48.2mg
4.82%
Potassium:152.64mg
4.36%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.4%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.5%
Vitamin A:123.86IU
2.48%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.12%
Vitamin C:1.59mg
1.93%
Vitamin K:1.16µg
1.1%
Source:Foodista