Bitesize Crab Tartlets

Bitesize Crab Tartlets are an elegant appetizer featuring white crab meat, chives, crème fraiche, parmesan cheese, and a hint of paprika in a crisp pastry shell. Perfect for any special occasion, these tartlets offer a delightful combination of creamy and savoury flavours in each bite.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings Tartlets

Ingredients

36 small pastry cases mini croustades
1 large egg free range beaten
4 tbsp half-fat crème fraiche
1 tbsp fresh chives snipped
1 pinch paprika
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
225 g white crab meat
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas 6.
Place the pastry cases onto a baking sheet.
36 small pastry cases
Beat together all the remaining ingredients and use to fill the pastry cases.
1 large egg, 4 tbsp half-fat crème fraiche, 1 tbsp fresh chives, 1 pinch paprika, 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, 225 g white crab meat, ground black pepper
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the filling is just set and turning golden.
Cool a little and serve.

Notes

Recipe tips
These are best eaten (or frozen) the same day to stop the pastry going soggy.
For a vegetarian option, replace the crab with the equivalent weight of thinly sliced sautéed onions or mushrooms.
If you can't find bite-sized pastry cases, then line mini tart tins with very thinly rolled shortcrust or filo pastry (200g).

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