Festive Savoury Tartlets

These mini pastry tartlet shells are wonderful to have on hand for Christmas drinks. Other fillings could include caramelised onion and goats' cheese; a soft chicken liver pate; or simply pesto. They are also great served sweet with either mincemeat or lemon curd. (Serve soon after making or the pastry will soften.) * Chili jam is from Asian food stores.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 tartlets

Ingredients

• 2 -3  tablespoons  chile pepper jam
• 12  miniature tart shells
• 150  g  soft  herbed goat cheese
• 12  cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 12  small basil leaves, to serve

Directions

1. Place a small amount of chili jam in the base of each tart shell.
2. Cover with goats' cheese, spreading smoothly with a palette knife.
3. Place one or two slices of tomato on top, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper and garnish with a basil leaf.