Ingredients: 1/2 lb (250 g) puff pastry (homemade or store-bought)1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted 2/3 cup (150 mL) liquid honey 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) freshly ground pepper 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander 1 small round (225 g) Canadian Oka, cut into 10 wedges about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick 1 cup (250 mL) your choice of mixed fruit, diced (strawberries, figs, mangoes, peaches or pears) |
2. Roll out dough about 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick and cut out 10 circles 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Place on a cookie sheet. Brush each circle with melted butter and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. In a microwaveable bowl, stir together honey, pepper, ginger and coriander. Microwave on HIGH for about 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds.
4. To assemble tarts, place a wedge of cheese on each pastry circle. Top with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of fruit, then glaze with a tsp (5 mL) of spiced honey. Serve hot or lukewarm.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING (2 TARTS): Energy: 420 Cal/1761 kJ Protein: 12.4 g Fat: 29.9 g Carbohydrate: 25.4 g Sodium: 852 mg Fibre: 0.8 g Calcium: 613 mg Suggested Wine: For a lush mix of strawberry, fig, mango, peach and pear together with slightly sweet spices, try a Gewürztraminer from Franceâs Alsace region. |
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