15-Minute Rainbow Cranberry Tartlets: A Festive Flavor Bomb
Colorful, spicy-sweet bite-size tartlets perfect for any party.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 tartlets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package mini phyllo tart shells (15-count)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Bake the phyllo tart shells at 375°F for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Combine cranberries, bell peppers, jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Chill the mixture for 30–60 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into each tart shell and top with cheese if using.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for preferred spice level.
- Best served fresh but can be prepared a few hours ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg