Description
These Spring Brunch Puff Pastry Egg Tarts are a flavorful combination of crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch, they’re easy to make and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of original bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 13 ounces puff pastry dough, thawed completely (not frozen)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated from the block
- 1/4 cup green onion for serving, sliced thinly on a bias
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook the bacon until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together one egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Cover a full-size cookie sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry and slice it into 8 rectangular pieces. Spread apart on the cookie sheet. Run a paring knife around the inside edge to create a border and fork prick the center to help prevent puffing. Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the pastry bakes, whisk the remaining 3 eggs, milk, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- After 10 minutes, remove the puff pastry and press the centers down gently, then pour the egg mixture into each tart, careful not to overfill. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese over each tart.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, top with bacon pieces and remaining cheese, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with dijonnaise sauce if desired.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry is completely thawed before using for easy handling.
Use a measuring cup with a spout to pour the egg mixture into the tarts without spilling.
These tarts can be served warm or at room temperature for a delightful brunch experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg