Growing Chefs! Ontario Phyllo Tartlet with Beet Bruschetta

Phyllo Tartlet with Beet Bruschetta

Delight your taste buds with this elegant phyllo tartlet topped with vibrant beet bruschetta. Crispy phyllo pastry cups are filled with a refreshing mixture of roasted beets, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, creating a beautiful contrast of flavors and textures
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
3 sheets phyllo pastry ½ cup butter, melted3 beets, roasted and diced3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1 pint cherry tomatoes2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced1/2 cup basil, chiffonade Salt to taste
Equipment
Bowls various sizesMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsBaking sheetTinfoilSmall potPastry brushSmall potMini muffin tinPizza cutterCutting boardChef’s knifeRaspDish towelTasting spoons

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the beets for roasting by placing them in a tinfoil package (tightly sealed so the beets can steam) on a baking sheet and cook for about 1 hour until the beets can be easily pierced with a fork.

When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, and then finely dice them.

Measure the balsamic and sugar into a small pot.

Finely chop the cherry tomatoes, and finely mince the garlic.

Roll up the basil leaves, and finely chiffonade them into nice ribbons.

Melt ½ cup butter over medium heat in a small pot.

Get Cooking!

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

To make the phyllo tarts, lay a piece of phyllo on the cutting board, and brush it well with melted butter. Add another piece of phyllo on top, and again brush well with more butter. Add one more piece of phyllo on top. Cut the phyllo into squares, about 2 inches x 2 inches.

Gently press each phyllo square into a muffin tin and cook for 6 – 7 minutes until tartlets are golden brown.

Heat the balsamic and sugar over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce by about half, then transfer to a bowl and let cool. Whisk in the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss the tomatoes, garlic, roasted beets, and basil with enough dressing to taste, and fill the bruschetta into the phyllo cups and serve.