Savory Lamb and Herb Tart with Hot Cross Glaze

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A flaky pastry tart filled with spiced lamb and herbs, topped with a sweet and spicy hot cross glaze that symbolizes Easter's symbolic cross. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers pastry sheets, ground lamb, fresh thyme into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 25 min Serves 8 British cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out pastry sheets and cut into 8-inch circles. Transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 200g ground lamb, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Shape into 8 equal meatballs and place on pastry circles.
  3. Step 3: Brush pastry edges with egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes until pastry is golden and meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp flour in a small bowl. Drizzle this glaze over the hot tarts while still warm, forming a cross pattern with a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Let cool slightly before serving.

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