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A close-up of savory mini shrimp and cheese tartlets arranged on a serving plate.

Classic Mini Shrimp and Cheese Tartlets

These classic mini shrimp and cheese tartlets are perfect as an appetizer or a light snack, featuring a flaky crust and a savory filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 tartlets
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2-3 Tbsp ice-cold water
  • ¼ tsp salt

Filling

  • ½ lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp dry white wine optional
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Fresh parsley or chives chopped (for garnish)

Optional Lemon-Butter Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt pinch

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-slot mini muffin tin.

Crust

  • In a food processor, pulse all-purpose flour, salt, and cold, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture is crumbly.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding them to the batter. Ensure the butter is very cold for a flaky crust.