Butternut Thyme Tartlets
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen
A great teaser for what's to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite late-fall flavors. Make the creamy filling a few days early, then fill the phyllo cups right before guests arrive. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Ingredients
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2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
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1-1/2 cups frozen cubed butternut squash (about 8 ounces), thawed and patted dry
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1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Fresh thyme leaves
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place shells in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
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2.
For filling, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Coarsely chop squash; add to cream cheese. Add goat cheese, shallot, minced thyme, lemon zest and seasonings; beat until blended.
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3.
To serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each shell. Top with thyme. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 tartlet: 49 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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