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Halloween Jack Skellington Ricotta Olive Tarts

Halloween Jack Skellington Ricotta Olive Tarts You’ll Love

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Enjoy these Halloween Jack Skellington Ricotta Olive Tarts, a gluten-free savory delight perfect for festivities.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Crust
  • 1 pre-made crust Gluten-Free Tart Crust Convenience option
  • 1 cup Sweet Rice Flour
  • 1/2 cup Millet Flour Almond flour can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour Homemade by grinding oats if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Flour Cornstarch can substitute
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 6 tbsp Ice Water Keep it cold
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives For decoration
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Packed in oil for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves Dried thyme can be used
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese or dairy-free ricotta as alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream as replacement
  • 2 large Egg Whites Flax eggs or aquafaba for vegan version
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can use garlic powder as substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Tart pans
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by whisking together sweet rice flour, millet flour, gluten-free oat flour, tapioca flour, and kosher salt. Cut in cold unsalted butter, then gradually add ice water. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while the dough chills. Prepare tart pans with a light coat of cooking spray.
  3. Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ⅛ inch thick. Transfer circles into tart pans and trim excess dough, pricking bottoms to prevent bubbling.
  4. Bake crusts for 12 minutes until just lightly cooked. They should be pale and starting to firm up.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, egg whites, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning as desired.
  6. Fill pre-baked crusts with ricotta mixture. Decorate with black olives for Jack Skellington's features, using julienned olive strips for embellishment.
  7. Return decorated tarts to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is set and lightly browned.
  8. Allow tarts to cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter and water are ice-cold for a flaky crust. Chill dough to relax gluten in gluten-free flours. Use precise placements for olive decorations for a visually appealing tart.

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