Fiery Za'atar Feta Tartlets with Pistachio Dust

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine flour and cold butter. Cut the butter into the flour using your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   ~30 min
4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 3-inch diameter) to cut out circles.

   ~5 min
6. 6

   Place the dough circles onto the prepared baking tray. Lightly score a smaller circle in the center of each dough round, leaving a border of about 1/2 inch. Prick the center with a fork.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Brush the edges of the tartlets with the beaten egg yolk.

   ~2 min
8. 8

   In a separate bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

   ~3 min
9. 9

   Spoon the feta mixture into the center of each tartlet, spreading it evenly within the scored border.

   ~3 min
10. 10

    Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

    ~20 min
11. 11

    While the tartlets are baking, toast the pistachios lightly in a dry pan. Once cooled, finely chop them or pulse them in a food processor until they form a coarse dust.

    ~5 min
12. 12

    Once the tartlets are out of the oven, sprinkle them generously with the pistachio dust and fresh chopped parsley. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

    ~2 min