Shrimp and Goat Cheese Tartlets! An elegant and delicious appetizer for any party. Puff pastry rounds topped with tomatoes, feta, and tomatoes. Simple yet so delicious!
So…it officially snowed this weekend. I wasn’t ready. We don’t have a snow shovel. We are never prepared! But now that it’s officially winter…I can officially post holiday recipes, right? I have a great appetizer for you today. Shrimp and Goat Cheese Tarts. Beautiful, delicious, and as always, EASY! First and foremost, easy. People will be impressed, it can be our little secret!
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Why these Goat Cheese Tartlets are so good
- Super simple! 5 mins to prep and only 15 mins baking time – so easy!
- Addictive and delicious. Flaky puff pastry topped with creamy goat cheese and plump shrimp – so good.
- Perfect for parties. This is such a crowd pleaser, packed with flavor and they look great.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: Packaged puff pastry works great, Pillsbury is my go to.
- Goat Cheese: Ideally go for good quality with a bit of seasoning, like garlic and herb flavor.
- Thyme: Fresh is best.
- Shrimp: Cooked with tails off.
- Green Onion: Diced.
How to make these Goat Cheese Tarts
Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the full recipe
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, time and onion, then set aside. Now make your puff pastry bases, unroll your thawed pastry and cut out circles.
Then top each circle with the tomato mix, goat cheese and bake for 10 mins. Finally place 1-2 shrimp on top of each goat cheese tart. Cook for a further 5 mins.
Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
Appetizers great for parties and potlucks
The holidays bring all sorts of cooking opportunities, even for people who are rarely in the kitchen. I remember back before I learned how to cook (I probably shouldn’t use “learned” in past tense…it’s more of an ongoing thing…), Christmas and Thanksgiving would always give me party anxiety. All of those parties and potlucks. All of these places I needed to contribute a dish. Pat and I would almost always stop by the closest Buffalo Wild Wings before heading to friends houses. Tasty yes, but also embarrassing. No more!
Easy Appetizers
They look intricate and involved, but really they are so easy. Impress your friends and family, delight your tastebuds, and no one has to know the truth. You can make these beauties in under 20 minutes and be out the door. That’s quicker than a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings!
I’m obsessed. These Shrimp and Goat Cheese Tarts might just be the perfect holiday appetizer! Enjoy!
Can you make these Tartlets ahead of time?
Yes, of course! This is why I love this recipe so much. All you have to do is make the tarts, assemble and keep in the tin, cover and refrigerate. Then 5 minutes before guests arrive, add the shrimp, heat and serve!
Top Tips for these Goat Cheese Tartlets
- You can use frozen shrimp, thawed.
- Make sure to scour the edge of the puff pastry circles baking baking – this allows the pastry to rise.
- You can use a cocktail glass to cut out the pastry circles evenly.
- Garlic and herb flavored goat cheese works great for an added herby punch.
Other delicious cheese appetizers
- Loaded Rotel Dip (Velveeta Cheese Dip!)
- White Queso Recipe (EASY Queso Dip)
- Best Cheese Ball Recipe
- Easy Beer Cheese Dip Recipe (Beer Cheese Spread)
Have you tried these Goat Cheese Tartlets? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Shrimp and Goat Cheese Tarts
Ingredients
- 2 sheets 1 package Pillsbury Frozen Puff Pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces quality garlic and herb goat cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 20 cooked shrimp tails cut off
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine tomatoes, thyme, and green onion. Stir until combined. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, unroll puff pastry (already thawed according to package instructions) sheets. Cut each sheet into 5-6 circles (I used the top of a cocktail glass to make my circles). Place the circles onto the baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, scour the edge of each circle about a half inch in. This will allow the pastry to bake up around the toppings.
- Top each circle with 1-2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture, depending on the size of your circles. Stay within the scoured lines.
- Top with a slice of goat cheese, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Pastry will begin to puff up but will not yet be browned. Top each tart with 1-2 shrimp and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until shrimp is warmed and pastry is completely cooked. Serve warm or cold.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
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What size shrimp did u use?
The proper spelling is scored ( score the edges). These little apps look delish!
Thank you Patty!
These look so cute and fancy. I’m am the only person on earth who doesn’t like goat cheese so I willtry these with cream cheese and hope they’re still great.Thank you!
These look amazing! I am going to make them for the NYE party I’m going to. Quick question, when you say “scour the edges,” what does that mean? Is it like when you poke holes in pie crusts so it doesn’t puff up?
Hey KJ! So glad you’re going to make them! I mean take a knife and trace along the inside of the circle. Don’t cut all the way through. That will cause the edge of each tart to rise/puff up but the inside of the circle (with the shrimp and goat cheese on it) to stay down. So that the tarts are formed. Does that make sense? Let me know if not :) Hope you love them!!
I added your blog post and picture to a roundup. I hope that you like it! Happy Holidays, Jessi
Thanks Jessi! So sweet of you!
Well aren’t these just adorable?! I would be your party guest that ate 6 and you would run out of appetizers. And then I would have crumbs all over my face and pretend not to know why ;)
I love guests like that! Thanks Christina :)
I am a total.sucker for cute apps. We host way too few parties where I get to make them, but I totally adore them. And these look and sound amazing (even more so than Buffalo Wild Wings ;) )!
Thanks so much Jessica!