Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese (German And Vegetarian)

Name: Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese (German And Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g shortcrust pastry (ready-made & thawed if frozen); 2 leeks (washed, patted dry & thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 500 g sauerkraut (jarred or canned, rinsed & well-drained); 250 g blue cheese (blue brie suggested, crumbled or diced sml); 1 teaspoon caraway seed (caraway preferred, but may use cumin seeds); 1 large egg; 2 egg yolks; 250 ml milk; salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1
Roll pastry to the thickness of a coin. Cut six 12-cm (5-in) rounds & fit into six 10-cm (4-in) tartlet tins or Yorkshire pudding tins. Press the dough rounds well into the sides to make sure they come up beyond the tin edges to allow for shrinkage.
2
Line tart cases w/foil, fill w/baking beans or dried lentils & chill for 20 minutes.
3
Saute leeks in oil for 5 min till softened & set aside to cool. Preheat oven to Gas Mark 6 (200C or 400F).
4
Bake tart cases for 10 minutes. Then remove foil & beans (or lentils) & bake for another 5 minutes. Reduce oven temp to Gas Mark 4 (180C or 350F).
5
Divide leeks + sauerkraut among the tart cases, drop in the crumbled or diced cheese & sprinkle w/the caraway or cumin seeds.
6
Beat the egg, yolks + milk & pour into the tarts, forking the mixtures to distribute well.
7
Return to the oven & bake for 20 min till risen & golden brown. Cool slightly b4 removing from the tins & serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g shortcrust pastry (ready-made & thawed if frozen), 2 leeks (washed, patted dry & thinly sliced), 2 tablespoons canola oil, 500 g sauerkraut (jarred or canned, rinsed & well-drained), and more.

Yes, Baby Tarts Of Blue Cheese (German And Vegetarian) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!