Gouda and Walnut Tartlets

Submitted by 2bizzy

"I found this on the Pillsbury website. I haven't tried them yet, but they look tasty and festive."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded gouda cheese (6 ounces)
• 1⁄3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup chopped drained roasted red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Remove pie crusts from pouches; place flat on work surface. With 2 1/2" round cutter, cut 12 rounds from each crust. Press each round in bottom and up sides of ungreased miniature muffin cup. Reserve dough scraps.
3. In medium bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Beat in half-and-half, flour and salt. Sprinkle cheese and walnuts into each crust lined cup. Pour egg mixture into each cup. Sprinkle each with roasted peppers and chives.
4. Bake 19-22 minutes or until filling is set and edge is light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans.
5. If desired, cut small star or other shapes from dough scraps that have been rolled together; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Top each tartlet with baked cutout. Store in refrigerator.