Gougères Tea Sandwiches With Spiced Carrots, Tapenade, and Ricotta Recipe
An easy recipe for a modern twist on a classic tea sandwich with Moroccan flavors, these cheese puff sandwiches are loaded with Moroccan-spiced carrots, olive tapenade, and fresh ricotta cheese.
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For The Gougeres Sandwiches:
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1 1/2cupsfresh ricotta cheese
1cupClassic Black Olive Tapenade
Instructions
Pickle The Carrots: Slice the carrots into paper thin slices using a very sharp knife or a mandolin. Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt, and oil in a large nonreactive bowl until well combined. Toss the carrots with the dressing and marinate covered and chilled, at least 4 hours.TIP: Carrots can be made up to two days ahead of time. Store refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
Assemble The Sandwiches: Slice all the gougères in half so that they can be used like sandwiches. Spread a spoonful of each ricotta and tapenade on all the sandwiches. Pile a few carrot slices onto each gougère, close with a toothpick, and serve.