Tartlets with Cream Cheese
Description
This recipe is about how to make tartlets with cream cheese that are not ordinary, but hearty and delicious. Such an appetizer will grace any festive table and is also suitable for a light family dinner. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The secret ingredient of this dish is chicken breast. It makes the filling more interesting and satisfying. Boil the breast until cooked through in lightly salted water and let it cool completely.
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Step 2
2. You can cut the cooled chicken into medium-sized pieces and place it in a blender bowl so that homemade cream cheese tartlets are more tender. Alternatively, you can run the fillet through a meat grinder.
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Step 3
3. Cream will help moisten the slightly dry chicken. Be careful not to overdo it, so the filling doesn’t become too runny. It’s best to use cream with a higher fat content.
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Step 4
4. Add cream cheese to the chicken and pour in a little cream. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste (white pepper is preferable). Beat the mixture until smooth. If desired, you can also add fresh herbs to the filling.
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Step 5
5. Tartlets can be store-bought or homemade, made from shortcrust pastry or lavash. Fill them with the prepared mixture and serve the appetizer right away.
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Step 6
6. If desired, you can vary the tartlet recipe with cream cheese by replacing the chicken with lightly salted fish. Such tartlets can be served with shrimp.