Apple & Brie Upside-Down Tarts

These apple-and-Brie puff pastries take the fuss out of making a party-worthy appetizer by layering the ingredients upside down, molding the puff pastry over the filling, then inverting them after they're done baking. A sprinkle or sprig of fresh thyme completes the look of this easy appetizer. Brown mustard is tangy and slightly sweet, but whole-grain mustard will work well too.

Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 6 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple or other sweet apple, cut into 24 thin slices

  • 12 thin slices Brie cheese, divided (2.5 ounces)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into 6 equal pieces

  • 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard in each of 6 evenly spaced areas on the baking sheet. Top each smear of mustard with 4 shingled apple slices. Top each apple pile with 2 slices Brie; sprinkle each pile with thyme. Roll out puff pastry pieces to fit over the filling, (about 4-inch squares). Press the puff pastry pieces around each filling mound; the edges should be touching the parchment. Brush the tops with egg.

  3. Bake until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Invert the pastries and garnish with thyme, if desired.

    a recipe photo of the Apple & Brie Upside Down Puff Pastry
    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

Equipment:

Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
14g Fat
23g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 pastry
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 12%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 132IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 1%
Folate 11mcg 3%
Vitamin K 1mcg 1%
Sodium 271mg 12%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Potassium 66mg 1%
Zinc 0mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 8%
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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