Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme, if available)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Tartlet Shells:
- 12 pre-made pastry shells (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the Squash: Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Spread it on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, crumbled feta cheese, eggs, and heavy cream. Mix until well blended.
Assemble the Tartlets
- Prepare Pastry Shells: Place the pre-made pastry shells on a baking tray.
- Fill the Shells: Spoon the butternut squash and feta mixture into each pastry shell, filling them about three-quarters full.
Bake the Tartlets
- Bake: Place the filled tartlets in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 min.
- Cook Time: 30 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 tartlets
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g