Savory Ricotta Tartlets Olives Capers (Printable Version)

Crisp pastry with ricotta, olives, and capers; bold Mediterranean flavor, ready in minutes for a vibrant appetizer.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pastry Base

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry

→ Filling

02 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
04 - 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6 evenly sized rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
02 - Spoon ricotta evenly over each pastry round and top with chopped black olives and capers.
03 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake tartlets for 15 minutes or until pastry is golden and crisp.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and impressive appetizer
  • Uses just one sheet of puff pastry for minimal prep
  • Bold Mediterranean flavors with just a handful of ingredients
  • Vegetarian and easy to adapt for different tastes
02 -
  • Six tartlets can be made from one pastry sheet
  • This recipe freezes beautifully before baking
03 -
  • Keep your puff pastry well chilled It puffs best when cold moving from fridge to oven quickly
  • Use a sharp cutter for neat rounds Press straight down rather than twisting to avoid sealing the pastry layers
  • Rinse your capers thoroughly The brine can overpower the ricotta if you skip this step
  • Experiment with different olives for variety If you find oilcured olives they bring unbeatable depth and richness
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