Flower Shaped Tartlets

Description:

Father Leo explores the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. These puff pastries, shaped like flowers, are a sure way to reflect on the Little Flower’s love and devotion to God.

Serves: 2 Savory & 2 Sweet Tarts Per Person

Cook Time: 25 minutes

 

INGREDIENTS:

Puff Pastry, cut into strips (2 x 8 inches)

Zucchini, cut into very thin, half-moon shapes

Apple, cut into very thin, half-moon shapes

½ tsp Salt

½ tsp Pepper

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Olive Oil 

1 Tbsp Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

2-3 Tbsp Flour for dusting 

Butter or Non-Stick spray

Powdered Sugar 

Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional)

 

How To Make:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Season the zucchini slices with salt, pepper, olive oil, and oregano.
  3. Season the apple slices with sugar and cinnamon.     
  4. Use flour to dust your board or workspace. 
  5. Cut long strips of puff pastry and layer the ingredients (either the seasoned zucchini or apples) along half of the puff pastry, leaving the other half to fold over. 
  6. Fold the puff pastry over the ingredients, making sure that part of the zucchini or apples is still visible. 
  7. Gently roll the pastry and place it in a cupcake pan that has been buttered or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  8. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
  9. For the zucchini, drizzle some olive oil or grate some Parmesan Cheese on top. 
  10. For the apples, sift some powdered sugar on top.