Truffle-Scented Goat Cheese Tartlets By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

By t1bishop

These lovely tartlets are divine, with the scent and delicious flavor of truffle oil. Of course, specks of grated black truffle would be even lovelier, but truffle oil is a flavorful ingredient that doesn't break the bank. And, like truffles, a little goes a long way. Look for it at large grocery chains or gourmet shops. If unavailable, the tartlets are still delicious without.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (175 mL) goat cheese, softened (6 oz/175 g)
• 1 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) fresh thyme leaves (or 1 1/4 tsp (l mL dried thyme)
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) truffle oil
• Pinch each salt, pepper and nutmeg
• Pastry for 9-inch (23 em) single-crust pie

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together goat cheese, whipping cream, egg yolk, thyme, truffle oil,
salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. On lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to (1I8)-inch (3 mm) thickness.
Using 2-1/2-inch (6 em) cutter, cut out 16 rounds, rerolling scraps if
necessary. Press into bottoms and up sides of 16 miniature (1-3/4-inch/4.5
em) tart cups. Spoon heaping tablespoonful (15 mL) of the cheese mixture into each tart cup. Bake in bottom third of 375°F (190°C) oven until pastry is golden and filling is set and lightly browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat on baking sheet in 400°F 200°C oven for 10 minutes.)