PANCETTA, LEEK, AND GOAT CHEESE TARTLETS

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Pancetta, Leek, and Goat Cheese Tartlets image

Categories     Egg     Appetizer     Bake     Oscars     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Leek     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 ounces chilled cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Filling
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 large)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta,* chopped
2/3 cup half and half
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter and cream cheese. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form. Gather dough; shape into 6-inch-long log. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Cut log into 24 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Press 1 round into each cup of 2 nonstick 12-cup mini muffin pans; freeze 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté 10 minutes; cool. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; sauté until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels. Whisk half and half and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in goat cheese, then leeks and pancetta.
  • Spoon filling into shells. Bake until filling is set and crust edges are golden, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill in pans. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 12 minutes.)
  • Using small knife, cut around tartlets to loosen. Turn out tartlets and arrange on platter; top each with parsley leaf.
  • *Pancetta (bacon cured in salt) is available at Italian markets and specialty foods stores

Jolok Shekh
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These tartlets look divine! I can't wait to try them!


Nizam Baloch
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I love the idea of these tartlets, but I'm not sure where I can find pancetta.


Tahnesheya Early
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I'm allergic to goat cheese. Is there anything I can substitute it with?


Brian Wislah
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These tartlets seem like they would be a lot of work to make.


Gons baksh
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had pancetta before.


Muhammad Adeel
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These tartlets sound delicious! I love the combination of pancetta, leeks, and goat cheese.


Ana Rivera
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I'm definitely going to make these tartlets for my next party.


seth schaefer
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These tartlets look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Karma Romero
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The tartlets were a bit bland. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some additional herbs or spices.


Nimra Bajwa
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These tartlets were delicious, but a little too rich for my taste. I might try using less butter next time.


Baba Hader
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I made these tartlets for my family and they raved about them! They said they were the best tartlets they had ever had.


Eizaz Ali
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These tartlets were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect.


Chinonso Ikechukwu
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, but I loved these tartlets! The pancetta and leeks were so flavorful that they balanced out the goat cheese perfectly.


Mohd Javed
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Wow, these tartlets were a hit at my last party! The combination of pancetta, leeks, and goat cheese was divine.