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Ingredients:

2 cup (500ml) milk
1/2 cup (80g) instant polenta
1/2 cup (40g) parmesan, finely grated
2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
24 x 6cm (2½-inch) small tart cases (220g)
12 small_piece fresh figs (600g), halved lengthways
150 gram blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh chervil sprigs, loosely packed
1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic glaze
24 mini store bought tart shells

Serves: 24
Preparation time: 20 minutes

Method:

To make polenta, place milk in a small, heavy- based saucepan over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Whisking continuously, gradually add polenta in a thin stream, whisk for 5 minutes or until cooked and thickened. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan and chives. Season to taste.

Place about 1 tablespoon of polenta into each tart shell. (If the polenta has thickened too much on standing, thin it by gradually whisking in a little extra milk.) Top with fig halves, sprinkle over blue cheese.

Place tarts on a large platter, top with chervil sprigs, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Notes:

Instant polenta, available from supermarkets, comes with cooking times varying from 1-5 minutes, so it’s always best to read the packet directions. To keep polenta warm when serving, place polenta in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir occasionally to prevent a skin from forming. If fresh figs are out of season, substitute with dried figs.

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Contributor: Cam