Shrimp and Cheese Tarts Recipe

  

Party Desserts Recipes - Shrimp And Cheese Tarts

Ingredients

PASTRY

  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) all-purpose flour

  • pinch salt

  • 1/4 lb (110g) butter

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) grated cheese

  • 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water

FILLING

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) chopped cooked shrimp

  • 1 cup (250ml) grated aged cheddar

  • 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped leek

  • 4 eggs

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) cream

  • 1/2 cup (125ml) milk

  • pinch dry mustard

  • grated rind of 1 lemon

  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Stir flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in butter till mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in cheese and sufficient water to form a soft dough. Knead lightly on floured board.

  2. Roll out thinly can cut into 24 x 2 1/2 inch (6cm) rounds to fit tart tins.

  3. Press pastry gently into base of tins. Place small amount of chopped shrimp in bottom of pastry. Top with portion each of cheese and leek. Blend together eggs, cream, milk, mustard, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Spoon egg mixture over shrimp and cheese.

  4. Bake pies at 375F (190C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden and puffy. Serve hot or cold.