Stuart's Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese Tartlets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Elegant mini tartlets filled with herbed goat cheese, inspired by the restaurant's tapas menu and featuring a delicate phyllo crust. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, layers Phyllo dough, Unsalted butter, Goat cheese 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 120 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.

Ingredients

• 8 sheets Phyllo dough
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 8 oz Goat cheese
• 2 tbsp Chives
• 1 tbsp Dill
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a standard muffin tin with 8 phyllo cups by brushing each sheet with 1/4 tbsp melted butter between layers.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened goat cheese, 2 tbsp chopped chives, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Divide the goat cheese mixture evenly among the 8 phyllo cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
4. Step 4: Brush the tops of the tartlets with 1 tbsp olive oil, then bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and set.
5. Step 5: Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove from the muffin tin and serve warm with extra herbs.