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Scallion Tartlets

Combined with garlic, fresh chile, walnuts, olives, and Parmesan, the humble scallion is the basis for a delightfully earthy, toss-together topping for puff-pastry squares. As the tartlets bake, the scallions caramelize, turning golden, sweet, and intensely flavorful. Instead of individual tartlets, you can form the dough and filling into two large tarts: Roll out and cut pastry into two eight-inch squares, divide filling evenly between crusts, and bake thirty minutes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 box store-bought puff pastry, preferably all butter, thawed, or 1/4 recipe Puff Pastry (page 334)
8 bunches scallions (2 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut into matchsticks
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red Thai chile, ribs and seeds removed, minced
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
1 teaspoon ice water, for egg wash
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out and trim dough into two 9-inch squares. Cut each piece into 4 squares; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 inches apart. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Toss together scallions, garlic, chile, walnuts, olives, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and ice water. Brush 1/2-inch border around edges of dough squares. Divide scallion mixture among squares, leaving 1/4-inch border; sprinkle squares evenly with cheese.

    Step 4

    Bake until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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