Artichoke and Feta Tarts

By Grandmax4

This recipe gives you yet another excuse to keep a package of puff pastry in the freezer. If you prefer, swap out the marinated artichoke hearts for drained canned or thawed frozen artichoke hearts.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces feta, divided
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 1 (14-ounce [1 sheet] or 17.3-ounce [2 sheets]) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• All-purpose flour (for work surface)
• 2 (4-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg, beaten to blend

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Blend cream and 2 ounces feta in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

If using 14-ounce package of puff pastry, cut in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured surface into a 16x10" rectangle. (If using 17.3-ounce package, use 1 sheet of pastry for each tart.) Transfer each piece of pastry to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a paring knife, lightly score pastry (do not cut all the way through), leaving a 1" border.

Spread feta mixture over pastry, dividing evenly and staying within border. Arrange artichoke hearts over feta mixture and crumble remaining 2 ounces feta over; drizzle with oil. Brush pastry border with egg.

Bake tart until pastry is puffed and beginning to brown, 10-15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue to bake until pastry is deep golden brown and cooked through, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tart can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

The feta and puff pastry in this tart pair well with any number of toppings. In place of the artichokes, try:

Red Pepper + Olive:

Scatter feta cream with jarred roasted red peppers, black olives, and chopped fresh rosemary, then bake. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Asparagus + Egg:

Top cheese with asparagus that's been halved lengthwise. Once out of the oven, slide on a few fried eggs.

Smoked Salmon + Scallion:

Bake tart with feta only. When slightly cooled, add smoked salmon and sliced scallions.