Go Back
Close-up of mini shrimp and cheese tartlets garnished with fresh herbs, ready to serve

Classic Mini Shrimp and Cheese Tartlets

These classic mini shrimp and cheese tartlets are perfect as an appetizer for any gathering. Featuring a flaky puff pastry crust and a savory shrimp and cheese filling, they are surprisingly easy to make.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 mini tartlets
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets 2-sheet pack
Filling
  • 8 oz Large shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped (frozen, pre-cooked, thawed)
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced (optional)
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground
For brushing
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Rolling pin
  • Round cutter
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Tin and Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with silicone liners.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut out twelve 3-inch circles using a round cutter.
  3. Gently press each pastry circle into a muffin cup, shaping the edges to fit.
Make the Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, lemon zest, finely chopped parsley, minced garlic (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can sauté the chopped shrimp with a pinch of paprika before adding them to the cheese mixture. Ensure the cream cheese is truly softened to avoid lumps in your filling.