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 350°. 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.
Gorgeous photo! Those tarts sound wonderful!
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Bite-size is tasty, in my opinion. 😋
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These are beautiful.
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Not too pretty to eat, I hope. 😋
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Oh no, they will be devoured!
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Brie and anything equals luscious!
This looks both delicious and beautiful.
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I’m, too, a lover of Brie cheese. 🍃🧀
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Made fettucine alfredo with brie last week in a champagne sauce with shrimp. Decadent!
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Whaaat? And I didn’t get invited?! 😜
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My bad! 🙂
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Looks delicious, Gail!
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Thank you, Jennifer. Using prepared pastry tarts is a win, win. 👀🍃
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Oh, how good must that be 😋😋
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In 3 bites, they’re gone. 😍
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I an imagine… 😄
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👍👍👍
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Yummy in my tummy. 😍
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This is the perfect thing to bring to a party!! Sometimes I make things far more complicated and then there’s NEVER time for a bubble bath!! Now I’ve learned a lesson.
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Nice! I like the idea of a bubble bath. ❄️💦
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These are gorgeous
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And they only take minutes to pop in the oven. 😋
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I love these Gail!
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So beautiful!!!
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One might feel obligated to taste every flavor. 😍
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