Broccoli and Havarti Cheese Tart
Roasted broccoli on top of a mixture of creamy cheeses, layered on top of a crunchy puff pastry...sheer perfection! The creaminess from the Havarti then mixed with cream cheese, a hint of aromatic garlic, and crunchy roasted broccoli, all on top of a crunchy buttery puff pastry, is so GOOD! This Broccoli Cheese Tart is perfect served as a side dish or even a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Don't be afraid to consider this a main dish, either. What a healthy alternative to pizza! I recommend serving these as a weeknight dinner, and they're a great addition to your menu lineup when entertaining. Be all the rage when you take these gems to events and parties, too! Fun and tasty for both kids and adults! Tell us how your Broccoli Cheese Tarts turn out, as we love to hear your thoughts on this amazing altered eat!
Broccoli and Havarti Cheese Tart
- 1 Puff Pastry (Defrosted)
- 4 oz Havarti
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Half and Half (Milk works if you do not have Half & Half)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Egg (Egg Wash)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Broccoli
- 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place parchment paper on top of a large baking sheet. Lay the puff pastry on top of the parchment paper. Lightly cut a border around the pastry, making a window. Roughly 2 cm from the edge. Do not fully cut the pastry, make an impression with the knife.
- Take your chopped broccoli, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over. Salt and Pepper to your taste preferences. Set aside.
- Using a food processor or hand mixer, blend the Havarti, cream cheese, half and half, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until creamy.
- Spread the cheese mixture in the window part on top of the puff pastry, do not spread to the edges.
- Sprinkle the broccoli on top of the puff pastry.
- Whisk the egg and lightly baste the edges of the puff pastry with egg wash.
- Place in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Edges should be golden brown.
- Cool for a couple of minutes. Simply enjoy!