Smoked Duck & Mango Tartlets with Chili-Lime Glaze
These sophisticated tartlets feature tender, smoky duck confit paired with the tropical sweetness of fresh mango. A vibrant chili-lime glaze adds a zesty counterpoint, creating an explosion of salty, sweet, and umami flavors that dance on the palate.

Prep Time
75 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
12
Calories
280 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
~5 min - 2
Remove duck meat from confit legs, shredding it into bite-sized pieces. Discard skin and bones.
~10 min - 3
Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Unfold sheets and cut each into 6 equal squares.
~5 min - 4
Place puff pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet. Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge on each square using a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
~5 min - 5
Divide the shredded duck confit evenly among the center of each puff pastry square.
~3 min - 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
~20 min - 7
While pastry bakes, prepare the glaze. Finely mince the red chili pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
~5 min - 8
In a small saucepan, combine lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and minced chili pepper. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in chopped cilantro.
~5 min - 9
Peel and dice the fresh mango into small cubes.
~5 min - 10
Once puff pastry tartlets are out of the oven, let them cool slightly. Top each tartlet with fresh mango cubes.
~2 min - 11
Drizzle the chili-lime glaze generously over the mango and duck.
~1 min - 12
Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper before serving.
~1 min
Tips
- For a more refined presentation, use a piping bag with a decorative tip to create a border around the tartlet before baking, or to pipe the glaze.
- These tartlets are best served immediately after assembly for optimal puff pastry texture, but the components can be prepped ahead and assembled just before serving.
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