Description
Buttery, golden tart shells filled with creamy goat cheese and sweet roasted butternut squash—these bite-sized beauties are elegant, earthy, and perfect for entertaining. A drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze makes them sing.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1½ cups diced roasted butternut squash
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: honey or balsamic glaze, chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet.
Cut pastry into 2-inch squares. Press into muffin cups or bake flat on a sheet.
Roast squash (if not done): Toss with oil, thyme, salt & pepper. Roast 20–25 mins at 400°F until tender.
Assemble: Fill each tart shell with goat cheese and top with a few squash cubes.
Bake 12–15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden.
Finish with a drizzle of honey or balsamic and a sprinkle of nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g