These tartlets are the perfect, crunchy appetizer to kick off a cozy gathering. With butternut squash, thyme, and creamy goat cheese nestled in delicate phyllo shells, they offer a taste of fall with each bite. Prepare the filling ahead for an easy assembly just before serving.
Butternut Thyme Tartlets
These bite-sized tartlets bring together the rich taste of butternut squash and fresh thyme in a creamy filling, served in crispy phyllo shells. A warm and inviting appetizer for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place phyllo shells on a 15x10x1-in. pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
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For the filling, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Coarsely chop the thawed butternut squash and add it to the cream cheese mixture.
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Add goat cheese, chopped shallot, minced thyme, lemon zest, sage, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each cooled shell. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
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Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 49kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g5%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 8mg3%
- Sodium 60mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For easy preparation, make the filling a day or two in advance, then assemble the tartlets just before serving.
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