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Golden sourdough tartlets filled with melted brie and cranberry sauce served as Savory Christmas Party Snacks.

Brie & Cranberry Sourdough Tartlets


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 tartlets 1x

Description

These bite-sized tartlets combine a flaky sourdough crust with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce for a festive appetizer perfect for Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 6 ounces brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
  • cracked black pepper (optional)
  • sea salt flakes (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Combine flour, salt, and cold butter and rub until mixture is crumbly.

    2. Add sourdough starter and cold water, mixing gently until dough forms.

    3. Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    5. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut circles slightly larger than tart pans.

    6. Press dough circles into tart pans and prick bases with a fork.

    7. Fill each cup with a piece of brie and a spoonful of cranberry sauce, then sprinkle with thyme.

    8. Chill assembled tartlets for 10 minutes.

    9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles.

    10. Cool on a wire rack and garnish with rosemary sprigs, black pepper, and sea salt flakes.

    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 tartlet

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