Description
Coastal shrimp and cheese tart brings Mediterranean flavors to your table with delicate seafood and creamy cheese nestled in a buttery crust. Delightful ingredients from Italian and Greek culinary traditions combine for an elegant appetizer that will impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, tail shells removed, thawed and well drained
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 ounces/57 grams)
Cheese and Spread:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chive-and-onion cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce/227 grams container)
Crust:
- 1 crust from a package of 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crusts (2 Count)
Instructions
- Position an oven rack with a cookie sheet and heat to 375°F, creating an optimal baking environment for the tart.
- Gently unfold the pie crust after thawing, carefully piercing the entire surface with a fork to prevent uneven rising.
- Slide the crust onto the preheated cookie sheet and bake until it achieves a delicate golden hue, approximately 9-11 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, transform the cream cheese into a silky smooth texture using a whisk or electric mixer, working out any potential lumps.
- Incorporate eggs gradually, blending each one thoroughly to create a harmonious, velvety filling mixture.
- Fold the shrimp and additional cheese into the creamy base, ensuring an even distribution of seafood and dairy throughout the mixture.
- Carefully pour the prepared filling into the pre-baked crust, creating a uniform layer that will set beautifully during baking.
- Return the tart to the oven, allowing it to bake on the cookie sheet until the center becomes firm and set, typically 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the tart rest for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Customize this coastal-inspired tart by selecting fresh, plump shrimp from your local seafood market for the most vibrant flavor profile.
- Chill the cream cheese spread beforehand to ensure a smoother, more consistent texture when mixing with eggs and seafood.
- Keep leftover tart refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg