Shrimp And Cheese Tarts Recipe
Ingredients
| PASTRY | ||
| All purpose flour | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Butter | 1/4 Pound | |
| Cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Cold water | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING) | |
| Cheddar | 1 Cup (16 tbs), grated (FILLING) | |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped leek | ||
| Eggs | 4 standard (FILLING) | |
| Cream | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING) | |
| Milk | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (FILLING) | |
| Pinch dry mustard | ||
| Grated rind of 1 lemon | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Rub in butter till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Mix in cheese and sufficient water to form a soft dough.
Knead lightly on floured board.
Roll out thinly and cut into 24 x 2 1/2 inch (6 cm) rounds to fit tart tins.
Press pastry gently into base of tins.
Place small amount of chopped shrimp in bottom of pastry.
Top with portion each of cheese and leek.
Blend together eggs, cream, milk, mustard, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
Spoon egg mixture over shrimp and cheese.
Bake pies at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden and puffy.
Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Rub in butter till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Mix in cheese and sufficient water to form a soft dough.
Knead lightly on floured board.
Roll out thinly and cut into 24 x 2 1/2 inch (6 cm) rounds to fit tart tins.
Press pastry gently into base of tins.
Place small amount of chopped shrimp in bottom of pastry.
Top with portion each of cheese and leek.
Blend together eggs, cream, milk, mustard, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
Spoon egg mixture over shrimp and cheese.
Bake pies at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden and puffy.
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