Description
Spooky Halloween jack skellington ricotta olive tarts bring whimsical nightmare before christmas vibes to your festive table. Creamy ricotta and bold olive flavors dance together, creating a playful appetizer that delights guests with Tim Burton-inspired charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter (cut into tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup sweet rice flour
- 1/4 cup millet flour
- 1/3 cup gluten-free oat flour
Flour Additives:
- 3 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill tapioca flour (or corn starch)
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 57 tablespoons (3.5625 cups) ice water
Instructions
- Craft a gluten-free pastry by blending sweet rice, millet, and oat flours with tapioca starch. Cut cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, creating a textured foundation for the tart shells.
- Chill the dough discs for half an hour to enhance their structural integrity and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat the oven to a crisp 400ºF and prepare mini tart pans lined with parchment paper for precise shaping.
- Gently roll out the chilled dough between parchment sheets, carefully pressing into tart molds to create delicate, thin crusts with even edges.
- Par-bake the tart shells for approximately 12 minutes until they develop a light golden hue and maintain structural stability.
- Prepare the savory filling by finely slicing black olives, reserving some pieces to construct Jack Skellington’s iconic facial features.
- Distribute chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, and parmesan across the pre-baked tart shells, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Whisk ricotta, Greek yogurt, egg whites, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt into a smooth, creamy mixture that will bind the tart’s components.
- Carefully pour the ricotta blend into each prepared shell, ensuring an even distribution.
- Artfully arrange olive slices to craft Jack Skellington’s distinctive face, transforming each tart into a Halloween-themed culinary masterpiece.
- Return the tarts to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling sets and develops a subtle golden surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving these festive, ghostly-themed savory tarts while still warm.
Notes
- Optimize gluten-free crust by ensuring butter is cold and mixed thoroughly for flaky texture.
- Use parchment paper when rolling dough to prevent sticking and maintain delicate gluten-free pastry structure.
- Create perfect olive design by cutting olives precisely and arranging carefully before final baking for crisp Halloween character appearance.
- Experiment with dairy alternatives like cashew ricotta or coconut yogurt for vegan adaptation while maintaining creamy filling consistency.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg