asparagus and parmesan
with ham and cheese
I made these little tarts today, the original recipe is with vegetables and ricotta, delicious to me and daugther who is vegetarian but my son isn't so I made someones with ham and ricotta:) (always happen me are twins but eat really different:)
Anyway the crust of these tart is amazing! you can make more crust and freeze.
You can top with zucchini slices, asparagus, eggplants, or mushrooms.
Adapted from a recipe of Ladies'home Journal
Ingredients
(8 servings)
Crust
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
In a food processor (or by hand) combine flour and salt.
Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas. Whisk together the yolk and 1/2 cup of cold water.
If you use the processor drizzle the liquid while pulsing to combine.
Turn dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball.
Place in fridge about 30 minutes.
On a floured surface roll dough and cut to the shape of little pans.
Preheat oven at 180°c.
Line the little pan with aluminum foil, pressing foil and fill with dry beans and place on a baking sheet.
Bake until crust is set and just starting to brown evenly, about 20 minutes.
Remove beans and foil and bake for 5 minutes more.
Let chill completely before filling.
Filling
Spring vegetables
(like asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms or sliced onions)
or prosciuto or ham in slices.
3/4 cup of ricotta
3/4 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
salt an pepper
1 clove garlic finely minced (optative)
In a mixing bowl whisk together the ricotta, parmesan, cream, garlic salt and pepper until smooth.
Divide the cream between baked tarts shells.
Top tarts with vegetables like asparagus or zucchinis or ham and bake about 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool slightly then remove tarts from the pans and serve with parmesan cheese .
EN ESPAÑOL
Tartaletas con vegetales y ricotta
Hice estas pequeñas tartas hoy y recomiendo absolutamente la masa, es sencillamente deliciosa, tambien se puede preparar el doble de cantidad y congelar. Es estupenda para pequeñas tartaletas como estas, yo usé unos moldes tipo muffins pero se pueden hacer en un molde grand etambien.
Las rellené con la crema de ricotta y espárragos pero tambien se pueden rellenar con jamón o champiñones etc.
Ingredientes
(8 tartitas)
2 |/2 tazas de harina sin polvos
1 cucharadita de sal
1 taza de mantequilla muy fría(ojalá sin sal)
agua fría
Preparación
Para la masa que se puede hacer en un procesador o a mano en un bol (generalmente la hago a mano)
En un bol mezclar harina y la sal,agregar la mantequilla y con las manos unir deshaciendo que quede como migas de pan.
Agregar la yema y 1/2 taza de agua fría uniendo bien hasta hacer una masa y formar una bola.
Envolver en film plástico y dejar en el refrigerador 30 minutos.
Despues retirar del refrigerador y estirar sobre una mesa enharinada. Cortar de la forma de los moldes que se van a usar.
Oh, those look delish!!! I want one now before I go to bed! ha.
ReplyDeleteCan I eat Pat's, too? I'm sure he would not want it. hahaha.
DeleteYou can haha! Im sure he doesnt like!! :)
Deletewhat a delicious appetizer Gloria, have a nice day my dear !
ReplyDeletegrazie Chiara:)
Deletea n appetizer very delicious un beso mucho grande de la tua amiga simmy
ReplyDeleteGrazie Simmy!
DeleteSe ve delicioso
ReplyDeleteGracias José Manuel!
Deleteooohh!! i know better than to come here hungry. you really can't go wrong with all that cheese!
ReplyDeleteFor me the asperagus one please. Looks so yumm
ReplyDeleteThese looks delicious, Gloria! I love savoury tarts!
ReplyDeleteI love the asparagus across the top!
ReplyDeleteThey look really good, veggie for me
ReplyDeleteThanks Holy!
DeleteSuper tempting !!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nupur!
DeleteSo cute and tasty.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear!
DeleteVeggies for me, ham is yucky haha
ReplyDeleteI understand Pat you like veggies!!
DeleteTarts look really cute and delicious! :)
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Thanks dear Rita!
DeleteI want to eat those.
ReplyDeleteThanks Whisk!
Deletethey look so delicious - what a perfect lunch or dinner :))
ReplyDeleteMary x
Yes Mary we ate at lunch for yesterday but is nice to appetizr too:)
DeleteThey look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine!
DeleteThey look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam!
DeleteThese tarts are beautiful, Gloria! I love the use of fresh asparagus with the prosciutto and pastry... Lovely combination!
ReplyDeleteThanks Javelin, the dough is amazing!
DeleteGloria, Both of your tarts look terrific. I love asparagus in particular so that might just be my favorite! Thanks for the recipe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThanks dear David this is a really easy recipe (only patience to the dough) and the filling you can make with all vegetables or ham you like!
DeleteMmmmm, I love savory tarts and your recipes are awesome. I love asparagus and clasic ham and cheese combination.
ReplyDeleteDear Gloria, These look divine. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Blessings dear and a Happy Belated Mother's Day. Catherine xo
ReplyDeletei hv yet to try ricotta cheese but these tarts look tasty enough for me ! have a nice day, gloria!
ReplyDeletethanks Lena!
DeleteDes tartelettes bien savoureuses. J'en mangerai avec plaisir.
ReplyDeleteA bientôt
merci Nadji je aime cette tartelettes:)
DeleteMe han gustado muchísimo, Gloria. Me guardo la receta, porque tienen muchísimas posibilidades para combinar rellenos, y quedan preciosas.
ReplyDeleteUn besote.
gracias Mayte y estaba pensando que mas pequeñas deben quedar muy ricas tambien!
DeleteUna ricura de principio a fin Gloria!!
ReplyDeleteMil besos.
gracias Mayte; como has estado?
Deletebesos
Very nice tarts Gloria! I love anything made with ricotta. Brava!
ReplyDeleteme too Alida I love ricotta!
DeleteIt looks delicious Gloria. I wish I had some right now ;)
ReplyDeletethanks Az:)
DeleteLove these little pies Gloria.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vak!!
Deleteyou know it was not until later in life i appreciated asparagus...the ham n cheese one...yum...but i bet the asparagus one is good too....these sound delish....hope you are having a great week gloria...smiles.
ReplyDeleteha! im sure T teach you to eat asparagux; happens sometimes anyway Ditto still dobt eat asparagus:(
DeleteThese savoury tartlets look scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteThanks ANgie!!
DeleteChe deliziose tortine salate. Nel formato monoporzione fanno una splendida figura ed il ripieno è gustosissimo. Un abbraccio, buona giornata
ReplyDeleteGrazie fede buona giornata!
DeleteUnas tartaletas deliciosas Gloria! me encanta el relleno con ricotta y espárragos ¡que rico! Besos
ReplyDeleteGracias Rosana, la crema con ricotta es deliciosa pero la masa es fuera de serie! besos
Deletelove little ones... especially tarts. thanks for visiting! have a nice day and greetings from italy:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vaty I love your blog:)
DeleteOooh, these look delicious, Gloria! Perfect for spring! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz:)
DeleteScrumptious tartlets! Perfect for taking ona picnic.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Yes Rosa is really fingers food!
DeleteWhat a nice way to enjoy that asparagus!
ReplyDeleteThanks kevin!
DeleteI've had the ham and cheese ones and they're yummy! :-) Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
Im happy you like cuban:)
Deleteoh i am sorry you had a rough day gloria...i am glad that everyone is okay though...cars can be replaced...though i know how hard that can be as well...
ReplyDeletehugs...
Thanks Brian Im stil schocked and tired, yes I know,hope we can repair soon the car sigh!
DeleteYum, these tarts look delicious. I love the combination of ingredients.
ReplyDeletethanks Dawn!
DeleteSavory tarts are my favorite!! Love these!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne!
Deletetes tartelettes sont bien appétissantes, bravo
ReplyDeletebonne journée
Merci Fimere!!
DeleteWhat delicious little tarts, Gloria. I love the savory ingredients in these.
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