Savory Ricotta Tartlets Olives Capers (Printable Version)
Crisp pastry with ricotta, olives, and capers; bold Mediterranean flavor, ready in minutes for a vibrant appetizer.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pastry Base
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry
→ Filling
02 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
04 - 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 evenly sized rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
02 - Spoon ricotta evenly over each pastry round and top with chopped black olives and capers.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake tartlets for 15 minutes or until pastry is golden and crisp.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and impressive appetizer
- Uses just one sheet of puff pastry for minimal prep
- Bold Mediterranean flavors with just a handful of ingredients
- Vegetarian and easy to adapt for different tastes
02 -
- Six tartlets can be made from one pastry sheet
- This recipe freezes beautifully before baking
03 -
- Keep your puff pastry well chilled It puffs best when cold moving from fridge to oven quickly
- Use a sharp cutter for neat rounds Press straight down rather than twisting to avoid sealing the pastry layers
- Rinse your capers thoroughly The brine can overpower the ricotta if you skip this step
- Experiment with different olives for variety If you find oilcured olives they bring unbeatable depth and richness