Artichoke Heart & Escargot Tartlets with Bitter Greens
These elegant tartlets combine the earthy bitterness of radicchio and endive with tender escargot and artichoke hearts, all nestled in a delicate puff pastry shell. A touch of lemon zest brightens the flavors, making it a sophisticated and unique appetizer.

Prep Time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
12
Calories
220 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
~5 min - 2
Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Unroll and cut each sheet into 6 equal squares.
~5 min - 3
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
~2 min - 4
Add escargots and chopped artichoke hearts to the saucepan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Stir in lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
~5 min - 5
Finely chop the radicchio and endive. In a separate bowl, toss the chopped greens with olive oil.
~3 min - 6
Place one puff pastry square on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the escargot and artichoke mixture into the center of each square. Top with a pinch of the dressed bitter greens.
~5 min - 7
Fold the corners of the puff pastry towards the center, creating a tartlet shape. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for an egg wash.
~3 min - 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
~20 min - 9
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can lightly toast the puff pastry before adding the filling.
- These tartlets are best served warm, but can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
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