What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Appetizers to Desserts: “Xingzi” Apricot and Fruit Tarts! Three bites. That’s all. Three bites. Someone once told me portion control is all about savoring the taste. I agree. Discover a guilt-free way to float through the holiday parties. When you are asked to bring a dish to share, mini tarts can be prepared in a few minutes leaving you plenty of time for a rejuvenating bubble bath. These adorable sweet and savory tarts are exactly three bites. Put them to the test.
“XINGZI” APRICOT CAMEMBERT TARTS
Ingredients:
15-count package Mini Fillo Shells, thawed
1/4 cup apricot jam; or assorted flavors
Wheel of Brie or Camembert cheese
1 teaspoon almonds, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pecans, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Blueberries for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350Β°. Place the Fillo shells into a mini muffin tin. Remove skin from cheese. Discard. Cut the Brie or Camembert cheese into a small cube to place into the bottom of each Fillo shell. Gently drop a dollop of jam on top of each cube of cheese. Sprinkle with finely chopped nuts, red pepper flakes, or a blueberry. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the jam begins to caramelize. Remove from oven and serve at room temperature.
Hey! Your letter X is good looking and delicious π
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Actually, the hardest part is finding the mini shells. lol
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Looks beautiful and delicious.
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Blessings! π
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What a beautiful presentation in your photograph as always and these tarts look amazingly good. Such a simple treat to make but I’m sure they are heavenly… take care and have a wonderful weekend ~ Bluebird
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Simplicity can be elegant, in my opinion. You should see how I wrap gifts, Bluebird. lol π
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Oh I bet they are just as amazing too. You should do a post on this topic of wrapping gifts.. I need some pretty ideas.. Take care hon… ~Bluebird
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Hmmmmm. Food for thought. Thanks for the idea.
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Great… My family will be amazed then at my newest talent.. π
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Check out my blog today. I posted about gift-wrapping and tagged you. π
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oh my I’m so excited, and the Christmas elves in my home will become better at presentation this year.. hugs to ya from ~ Birdbird
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Happy Wrapping! π
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These look so pretty and delectable. Great idea. π
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Sometimes all you need is a taste. Blessings! π
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Absolutely lovely, Gail! I would love to make these for my Mom … she would love them! (me too!) π
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Oh, yes! π
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Beautiful!
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Hors d’oeuvres that appeal to every palate. π
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Truly lovely
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You are so thoughtful to say so. Blessings! π
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π always love to visit you dear
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The feeling is mutual. π
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They look so dainty , delicious too π
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Good things come in small packages. lol
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I have been wondering what you would cook for the letter ‘x’. These sounds great Gail. And ps I cooked the Cheesy Pimiento Spread – it was absolutely delicious – and had friends over and they loved it tooβ¦thanks again for a great (and easy) recipe.
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Wonderful feedback, Sue! Thanks very much for making it real. Blessings! π
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