Savory Smoked Gouda And Apple Tart Recipes

SMOKED GOUDA AND LEEK TART

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry to a 13-inch-by-10-inch rectangle and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick the pastry all over with a fork and scatter with the leeks and both cheeses. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• 2. Bake until the pastry is a deep golden brown and the leeks are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with the chopped chives, cut into 16 or 24 pieces and serve.

SAVORY SMOKED GOUDA AND APPLE TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and line with parchment a 9 in springform pan or loose bottomed flan pan.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar.
• Stir in pecans, apples and raisins.
• Stir till combined.
• Beat eggs and add oil to them.
• Mix into dry ingredients.
• Incorporate fully.
• Put ½ of the mixture in the pan and flatten.
• Layer with gouda, then the other half of the mixture.
• Be sure to go all the way to the edges of the pan.
• Bake for 45 min or until golden brown and firm.
• Cool slightly, then serve warm.

APPLE-GOUDA PIGS IN A BLANKET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 thin triangles. On the wide end of each triangle, place 1 slice apple, 1 folded piece cheese and 1 sausage; roll up tightly., Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with dressing.

SMOKED GOUDA AND HAM APPETIZER TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Stir in cheese, ham and cranberries. Spritz one side of each wonton wrapper with cooking spray. Gently press into miniature muffin cups, coated side up. Spoon 1 tablespoon cheese mixture into each., Bake 10-14 minutes or until crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle with fresh chives if desired; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.