In the modern world, thanks to the developed capabilities of the Internet, the cooking process is becoming easier and more interesting. Many different, delicious recipes entice the hostesses to stand up to the stove and please their household members with something unusual. All kinds of snacks using tartlets are becoming one of the popular options. Let's learn more about them!
A bit of history
These little baskets first appeared in France, around the Middle Ages. French chefs spent a lot of time to create a recipe and come up with toppings. It was believed that only certain products could be combined. Now such a basket can be found with any filling. With caviar, mushrooms, as well as tartlets with canned tuna and even with sweet jam and chocolate paste.
Cooking process
It is quite simple and does not take much time. Tartlets are baked in the oven, using special molds. You can take any dough, but, as a rule, the best are obtained from shortbread. You will also need a glass of flour, two yolks, margarine, about half a pack, sugar and salt to taste. We start with the fact that the salt is mixed with flour, and the yolk is very thorough, you can beat with sugar using a blender. Mix everything and add margarine. Knead the dough and refrigerate for 40 minutes. Then fill the molds with dough and bake at high temperature for 15 minutes. After that, let the baskets cool and fill them with a snack. As you can see, there is nothing complicated, but if you do not want to waste time, you can purchase finished products in any store.
Canned tuna tartlets: recipe with photo
The most delicious snacks are obtained using fish, crab sticks or canned fish. Your guests will definitely like tartlets with canned tuna. There are a lot of recipes. We will dwell in more detail on the most win-win options:
1. Tartlets with canned tuna and egg.
Ingredients:
- three eggs;
- one can of canned tuna;
- packaging of tartlets;
- half of processed cheese;
- salt, mayonnaise to taste.
First, cook the eggs, let them cool. Then cut them into small cubes. Add the processed cheese to them, it must be grated on a coarse grater. Mix everything and add canned fish. We add salt and mayonnaise to taste. Mix thoroughly again. You can add some spices. We lay out the finished stuffing in tartlets. If you wish, you can bake a snack, for this leave the baskets in the oven for 15 minutes over medium heat. Serve hot. Your guests will be delighted!
2. Tartlets with canned tuna and mushrooms.
You will need:
- champignons - 1 can;
- cream - 30 g;
- canned tuna - 1 can;
- Dutch cheese - 100 g.
Cut the mushrooms and fry them in a skillet for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add cream and fry for another 5 minutes. Then let the mushrooms cool slightly and mix them with tuna. Grate the cheese and sprinkle a little on each tartlet.
3. Snack of tuna and corn.
Essential Ingredients:
- one can of corn;
- two cans of canned tuna;
- 150 grams of cheese;
- a tomato;
- mayonnaise and tomato paste.
Boil the eggs and cut into small strips. Cut the tomato into small cubes. Grate the cheese on a fine grater. Mix all the ingredients, add tuna and corn. Mayonnaise and salt to taste. Grease tartlets with canned tuna and corn from the inside with tomato paste and put in the oven for 10 minutes. Such a meal will definitely not be left without attention and will be appreciated by the highest praise. Girlfriends will definitely ask for a recipe for your signature dish!
Mistress note
In the process of preparing various tartlets with canned tuna there are certain secrets, knowing which, you can prepare snacks that are amazing in their taste.
- If you decide to make baskets yourself, then in order to make them more tender and melting in your mouth, replace the margarine with butter.
- Canned food is better to choose in your own juice without adding extra oil. They are much healthier and have fewer unnecessary calories.
- And finally: remember that tuna itself is quite salty, do not add too much mayonnaise, salt and spices.
Delight your home and guests with unusual recipes, let the cooking process always give you only pleasant emotions!