Brie and Leek Tarts
Preparation: 15 min Cook: 20 min
A must for your next get-together—bake ahead and reheat just before company arrives! For a quick beverage idea, try NESTEA Sangria.
You will need:
| 18 |
frozen 2-inch (5 cm) Mini Tart Shells |
18 |
| 1/4 cup |
butter |
50 ml |
| 1 |
medium leek, cleaned & finely chopped |
1 |
| 1 |
garlic clove, minced |
1 |
| 1/2 |
pkg (227 g) spreadable cream cheese |
1/2
|
| 1/4 tsp |
nutmeg |
1 ml |
| dash |
salt & freshly ground pepper |
Dash |
| 1 |
(pkg (120 g) brie cheese, cut into small cubes to fit inside tart shells |
1 |
|
sprigs of fresh thyme, for garnish |
|
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 375º F (190º C). Remove tart shells from packaging and place on a baking sheet.
Step 2:
Melt butter in frying pan, stir in leeks and garlic; sauté until leeks are tender (about 5-10 minutes). Stir in cream cheese until melted and mixture is well blended.
Step 3:
Season mixture with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Divide cubes of brie evenly among tart shells; fill tart shells with leek mixture.
Step 4:
Bake tarts for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly, then serve with a spring of thyme.
Makes 18 servings
Nutrients per serving (per 1 tart): about 210 calories, 3 g protein, 14 g fat, 17 g carbohydrate, 380 IU vitamin A (8% Daily Value for vitamin A)
Nestlé Kitchens Tip: For a spicy version of the above recipe; add 1/4-1/2 tsp (1- 2 ml) of cayenne pepper to the filling mixture.
Good to Know: One cup of leeks is an excellent source of Vitamin C as well as a source of iron and fibre. One cup (250 ml) of raw chopped leeks contains 57 calories.
Source: Foodland Ontario & Canadian Nutrient File (Food Code 2396)
