I have a yummy appetizer that's quick and easy, if you need one for Thanksgiving. Jenna, at The Painted Apron, is always baking up something good. Recently she shared an appetizer, Cheesy Cranberry, Pistachio & Bacon Tarts, that caught my eye, since I had a can of crescent rolls and some Trader Joe's Apple Cider Fruit Spread that I wanted to do something with. This appetizer would be great for any time, just mixing up what cheese or toppings you have.
I used my pretty Johnson Brothers Harvest Time teacup one last time before I put it away until next Fall.
These appetizers come together so quickly, and they are like mini versions of one of my all-time favorite appetizers, which is Baked Gouda, which my family loves!
Yield: 24
Mini Crescent Roll Tarts with Gouda and Fruit Spread
These little bite size gems are perfect for a tea party or for a quick party appetizer. Try variations with different cheeses and toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- cubes of Gouda cheese (or whatever cheese you prefer)
- Apple Cider Fruit Spread (from Trader Joe's), or any kind of preserves, topping, etc.
Instructions
- Unroll dough into a rectangle. Using the sheet of crescent roll makes it easy, but I had the 8 count of dough, and pressed the seams together. Cut into 24 squares.
- Place each square into a non-stick or silicone mini muffin pan. I did not spray my non-stick pan and they popped right out.
- Add a cube of cheese in the bottom of the tart; top with a bit of the apple cider fruit spread.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can freeze these after they are baked and cooled. Just thaw and reheat in the oven to warm them up.
Thank you for your visit! xo
These appetisers look like the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea while sitting in front of a cosy fire, Kitty. Such a pretty teacup.
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute and yummy...just a bite!
ReplyDeleteI am so flattered I inspired you Kitty! I love your adaptation of my recipe, aren't the little tarts so tasty and a nice size for nibbling!! Thanks so much for the shout out and enjoy this Thanksgiving week!
ReplyDeleteJenna
I love this appetizer for the holidays Kitty. Thanks for the recipe and enjoy your Thanksgiving and week.
ReplyDeleteYour little tarts are the perfect little appetizer bite Kitty! I have a special place in my heart for JB Harvest Time as it was my grandmother's pattern. Wishing you a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving week! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh these sounds fabulous!! I have crescent rolls too. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteoh this is def. going in my appetizer recipe file, Kitty. Sounds so easy and yummy! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey sound great!! Have a healthy and blessed Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this simple, but tasty appetizer! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThose appetizers look so inviting - I could devour them quickly. Yummm! What a simple dish to put together...I love anything with crescent rolls. Thanks so much for sharing. XO
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely delightful ... and I love the simplicity of making them! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with rest, hope, and celebration, friend. I'm grateful that we get to do this blogging life together ...
ReplyDeleteYummy recipe...Love that gorgeous teacup!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a delicious combination, Kitty! Happy Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like delicious appetizers, Kitty, and how great that they can be made ahead and frozen. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Thanksgiving my dear friend!! This sounds like a delicious combination.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! These sound amazing! The thought of mixing cheese and a sweet topping sounds so good. I wonder if cream cheese would work on this? It may liquefy and get too soft, I'm not sure. Thank you for always sharing the best recipes. God bless you, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteYum - they look delish! Hope you had a nice Turkey Day!
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a happy Thanksgiving.
All the best Jan