Easy Christmas Appetizer: Savory Tartlets

If you’re looking for an easy Christmas appetizer, these savory tartlets are perfect. All you need is a few ingredients and a few minutes. Literally! you could have them ready to serve in about 15 minutes 😉

Easy Christmas Appetizer

Yes, this festive appetizer is incredibly easy to make, and it will add a colorful Christmas pallette to your dinner table.

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Ingredients

• Phyllo shells
• Cream cheese and Feta
• Parmesan
• Pesto
• Sun-dried Tomato Paste
• Pine Nuts

Instructions

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Pop the frozen shells out of the plastic tray and onto a rimmed cookie sheet. Bake them for 3 minutes, just so they crisp up.
2. While they are cooling, in a small bowl, blend the block of cream cheese, tub of Feta, and handful of shredded Parmesan.
3. Fill each little phyllo cup with a dollop of the cheese mixture, then a dab of sun-dried tomato pesto, and a dab of pesto, sprinkle with a couple of pine nuts.
4. Then pop it back into the oven for 5 minutes so the cheese melts a bit.

Want more appetizer ideas for Christmas?

If you’re lookign for a few more ideas, try these:

Spiced lamb with Tzatziki and mint

Parmesan bites – YUM! Gooey, cheesy goodness. Everyone will love them.

Christmas appetizers – a couple recipes for meat lovers.

Appetizer books for more ideas

For a world of appetizers, you can check out these books. They have every imaginable appetizer you can think of. From quick and easy to elegant and sophisticated.

Get everyone talking about your cooking skills, and don’t let anyone know your secrets: just enjoy the praises and glory!

Ultimate Appetizer Ideabook: 225 Simple, All-Occasion RecipesMartha Stewart’s Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d’Oeuvres, Plus 30 CocktailsAll Time Best Appetizers (Cook’s Illustrated)