Description
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Tarts are the perfect blend of creamy and crunchy, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering. These delightful individual tarts feature a savory-sweet filling made from rich butternut squash puree, complemented by tangy crumbled goat cheese and topped with crunchy pecans. Each tart is finished with a fresh sage leaf and a drizzle of honey, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your guests. Whether served at a holiday party or as a cozy weeknight treat, these mini tarts offer a delicious taste of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
- Frozen mini tart shells
- Butternut squash puree
- Heavy cream
- Large egg
- Light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Goat cheese
- Pecan halves
- Fresh sage leaves
- Honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange thawed tart shells on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together butternut squash puree, heavy cream, beaten egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into each tart shell until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is set and crusts are golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Before serving, top each tart with crumbled goat cheese, a pecan half, and a sage leaf; drizzle with honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 114
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg