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    Home » Recipes » Kid's Treats

    Teddy Bear Taco Tart

    Modified: Mar 4, '24 · Published: Feb 8, '12 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    This adorably cute Teddy Bear Taco Tart is fun to serve on Valentine's Day, at a birthday party, or even for a baby shower. The bear-shaped puff pastry crust is filled with taco meat, cheese, olives, and tomatoes.

    teddy bear-shaped taco tart with a puff pastry crust and taco fillings.

    If you are looking for a family-friendly Valentine's Day dinner or a fun birthday party meal, or a baby shower appetizer, make this delicious taco tart.

    Kids of all ages will love this festive-looking meal. It's easy to make using a sheet of frozen puff pastry and your favorite taco fillings.

    You simply cut out the puff pastry sheet into a teddy bear shape, top, and bake.

    Ingredients

    1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to the instructions on the box
    egg wash (mix 1 egg with 1 teaspoon water) or use milk or cream
    ¾ cup blended shredded Mexican cheese
    2 cups cooked taco meat

    Decorations: 

    2-3 slices of white cheese
    2 black olives
    1 slice of red pepper or tomato

    Supplies

    teddy bear template
    rolling pin
    knife and/or a pastry wheel
    parchment paper
    baking sheet
    pastry brush
    fork
    optional, small oval cutter and a #12 round pastry tip to cut decorations

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    Instructions

    a cut-out teddy bear template set on top of a Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheet

    Cut out a teddy bear.

    • Print and cut out the teddy bear template.
    • Lightly dust a piece of parchment paper with flour.
    • Unfold the thawed sheet of puff pastry and set it on the parchment paper. Pinch together the seams, if necessary.
    • Lightly dust the top of the puff pastry with flour.
    • Use the rolling pin to roll the dough out so that it is 11" long.
    • Set the teddy bear template over one side of the pastry.
    • Use a knife to cut out the teddy bear shape.
    • Cut four ¼" wide strips from the remaining dough.
    brushing egg wash over a teddy bear-shaped piece of puff pastry and adding a pastry border around the edge of the bear

    Brush with egg wash and make a border.

    • Brush egg wash, milk, or cream all over the teddy bear.
    • Lay the strips along the edge of the teddy bear pinching the seams together where necessary.
    • Cut off any excess dough.
    docking the puff pastry teddy bear using a fork and a baked bear-shaped puff pastry on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet

    Bake.

    • Lift up the sheet of parchment paper and set the teddy bear on the baking sheet.
    • Use a fork to prick holes all over the dough not including the border.
    • Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees while the is chilling. 
    • Bake dough for 15-18  minutes until deep golden brown.
    white cheese slices cut into the teddy bear's ear, snout, and paws using small cutters next to a red pepper cut into a heart.

    Cut out the teddy bear decorations.

    • While the teddy bear tart crust is baking, create the decorations.
    • Cut one large oval from a slice of cheese to be the bear's snout two small ovals for the paws and six tiny circles for the toes. I used a knife, a small oval cookie cutter, and a #12 round pastry tip.
    • Cut two circles then cut a third off of each for the ears.
    • Cut the black olives in half lengthwise and set one, flat side down, on the large cheese oval to make a nose.
    • Cut two small ovals out of the other olives to make eyes.
    • Cut one slice of red pepper or tomato into a heart shape using a cookie cutter or knife.
    bear-shaped puff pastry topped with cheese and taco meat.

    Fill the tart crust with taco fillings.

    • Remove baked pastry crust from oven and carefully top with cheese then taco meat.
    • Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until heated through.
    • Note: I know it looks like I added feta cheese, but that is actually Monterey Jack cheese. I just crumbled up the scraps after making my decorations (pictured above) then added some cheddar to go along with it.
    lifting the taco tart teddy bear up off the baking sheet using a large cake spatula and the decorated tart served with tomatoes and sour cream

    Bake and decorate.

    • Immediately remove from oven and move onto a serving platter or cutting board using a large spatula, an oven spatula, or pizza peel.
    • Add the eyes, ears, paws, and snout.
    • Serve hot along with sour cream, tomatoes, and if you like, jalapenos and guacamole.

    Variations

    teddy bear pizza topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese

    You can top your teddy bear pastry crust with pizza toppings if you prefer. I made this Teddy Bear Pizza using pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.

    You could serve both the taco tart and pizza at the same Valentine's Day or birthday party. They'd go great together.

    Nutella Tart Teddy Bear with marshmallow ears, snout, and paws, and a red candy heart and candy eyes

    You can fill the baked puff pastry with Nutella instead. To decorate it, cut out marshmallow ears, snout, and paws. Attach a brown M&M nose to the marshmallow snout. Add two candy eyes and one candy heart.

    This sweet version of this teddy bear tart will be a perfect accompaniment to either a taco bear or a pizza bear.

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    Recipe

    teddy bear-shaped taco tart with a puff pastry crust and taco fillings.
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    Taco Tart Teddy Bear
    Prep Time
    35 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
     

    This cute teddy bear-shaped taco tart has a puff pastry crust filled with taco meat, cheese, olives, and tomatoes. It's a fun kid-friendly Valentine's Day dinner, birthday party meal, or baby shower appetizer.

    Course: Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pizza, taco, tart, valentines day dinner
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 270 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    Taco Tart
    • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to the instructions on the box
    • egg wash, mix 1 egg with 1 teaspoon water or use milk or cream
    • ¾ cup blended shredded Mexican cheese
    • 2 cups cooked taco meat
    Decorations
    • 2-3 slices of white cheese
    • 2 black olives
    • 1 slice of red pepper or tomato
    Instructions
    1. Print and cut out the teddy bear template.
    2. Lightly dust a piece of parchment paper with flour.
    3. Unfold the thawed sheet of puff pastry and set it on the parchment paper. Pinch together the seams, if necessary.
    4. Lightly dust the top of the puff pastry with flour.
    5. Use the rolling pin to roll the dough out so that it is 11" long.
    6. Set the teddy bear template over one side of the pastry.
    7. Use a knife to cut out the teddy bear shape.
    8. Cut four ¼" wide strips from the remaining dough.
    9. Brush egg wash, milk, or cream all over the teddy bear.
    10. Lay the strips along the edge of the teddy bear pinching the seams together where necessary.
    11. Cut off any excess dough.
    12. Lift up the sheet of parchment paper and set the teddy bear on the baking sheet.
    13. Use a fork to prick holes all over the dough not including the border.
    14. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    15. Preheat oven to 400 degrees while the is chilling.
    16. Bake dough for 15-18  minutes until deep golden brown.
    17. While the teddy bear tart crust is baking, create the decorations.
    18. Cut one large oval from a slice of cheese to be the bear's snout and two small ovals for the paws and six tiny circles for the toes. I used a knife, a small oval cookie cutter, and a #12 round pastry tip.
    19. Cut two circles then cut a third off of each for the ears.
    20. Cut the black olives in half lengthwise and set one, flat side down, on the large cheese oval to make a nose.
    21. Cut two small ovals out of the other olives to make eyes.
    22. Cut one slice of red pepper or tomato into a heart shape using a cookie cutter or knife.
    23. Remove baked pastry crust from oven and carefully top with cheese then taco meat.
    24. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until heated through.
    25. Immediately remove from oven and move onto a serving platter or cutting board using a large spatula, an oven spatula, or pizza peel.
    26. Add the eyes, ears, paws, and snout.
    27. Serve hot along with sour cream, tomatoes, and if you like, jalapenos and guacamole.
    Recipe Notes

    Serving and Storage

    This taco tart is best served immediately after it is made. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the meat is warmed through. 

    Template

    Get the teddy bear template here - https://files.hungryhalloween.com/teddy%20bear%20template.pdf

     

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    Hi, I'm Beth Klosterboer, a professional chocolatier & baker, cookbook author, and event planner. I love sharing recipes for happy occasions here on Hungry Happenings. I also create easy fudge recipes to share at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com, rice krispie treat recipes at HowToMakeCerealTreats.com, and easy cookie recipes at HowToMakeEasyCookies.com
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    1. Cheese and Pickles says

      December 17, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      This is one way to make a personalised teddy bear ! I never thought of doing anything like this for my children, thank you for idea.

      Reply
    2. Nana says

      November 08, 2012 at 9:25 am

      Finally I found a great recipe for my silicone teddy bear mould, rather than cake & jelly ^.^
      CREATIVE BETH <3

      Reply
    3. personalised teddy bear says

      May 15, 2012 at 6:59 pm

      Really great idea, Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

      February 14, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      GORGEOUS!! You are seriously amazing!!! Is every dinner at your house this amazing?!? WOW! Thanks for linking up to TGIF =-)
      Beth

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 14, 2012 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks Beth. Oh, I wish every meal I prepared were this fun, but I spend so much time working on recipes for my blog, many of which are sweets, that by the time I need to make dinner, I'm tired and I just chop up veggies for a salad.Fortunately my husband doesn't mind, especially if he gets to indulge in cheesecakes and peanut butter fudge for dessert. Tonight for Valentine's Day, I am actually making homemade meatballs and sauce. The sauce is simmering on the stove now. I'm trying a new recipe, so I hope it's good.

        Reply
    5. Jo and Sue says

      February 13, 2012 at 3:45 am

      Thought I'd let you know Sue and I gave this a go. It worked wonderfully!!! We made a boy and girl bear. I put a sneak peak up if you want to have a look. http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-food-ideas.html We also tried your Conversation Heart Cheesecakes. Your ideas are making Sue and I look like geniuses - keep up the good work 🙂 lol

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 13, 2012 at 1:49 pm

        I am so in love with your pair of teddy bear taco tarts that I not only added your picture in my reader's gallery, but I also added it to my post so that everyone looking at the recipe would see what a wonderful idea you had. You ladies are geniuses!!!!

        Reply
      • Jo and Sue says

        February 15, 2012 at 12:09 am

        Thank you for adding our pic 🙂 We have a few more up now!! http://joandsue.blogspot.com/2012/02/beary-cute-taco-tarts.html

        Reply
    6. Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

      February 11, 2012 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Jill, I hope your first linky party is going well. I linked up this and a few others. Happy Valentine's Day.

      Reply
    7. Trish - Sweetology101 says

      February 11, 2012 at 4:02 am

      just so much fun!!!

      Reply
    8. Wendy Mac says

      February 10, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      Wow!! That is amazing, you are so creative!!

      Wendy
      Wendymacdesigns.com

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 10, 2012 at 8:30 pm

        Thanks Wendy, I'm glad you like them.

        Reply
    9. Tiffany Yang says

      February 10, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      I love that Nutella bear. He is so cute!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 10, 2012 at 8:31 pm

        Thanks Tiffany, it was really tasty too. My husband ate most of it, but I was able to sneak a few bites.

        Reply
      • Tiffany Yang says

        February 11, 2012 at 4:17 am

        My husband doesn't like cute food. Sigh.....

        Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 11, 2012 at 2:30 pm

        Oh, my! I guess you make all of your amazingly adorable food for you and your son. I'll have to admit that my husband also thinks food should look like, well, what food is meant to look like, but he does sometimes get a kick out of my creations. He especially likes what I make for our Halloween parties and has accepted the fact that he'll dine on themed cuisine at least twice a week.

        Reply
    10. Rina says

      February 10, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Super adorable, my son will love this! Thanks for the step-by-step tutorial. Loving your blog:)

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 10, 2012 at 8:32 pm

        Thanks Rina. Have fun making them for your son!

        Reply
    11. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

      February 10, 2012 at 2:22 pm

      That is so adorable and it's actually something I think I could make. Oh the possibilities of shapes! Thanks for linking up at Thematic Thursday.

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

        I know, I think there are endless possibilities with this idea and I'm sure I'll make some more of them in the future.

        Reply
    12. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

      February 10, 2012 at 2:07 am

      Wow, that's so great. I love all the variations you made with your "failures" (which looked pretty good to me!), especially the Nutella one, yum. I could eat this whole Taco Teddy myself!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

        Thanks Dorothy, We did indeed enjoy eating all of the goofs, especially the Nutella one. My husband and I shared the taco tart, but he said he could have eaten the whole thing too!

        Reply
    13. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

      February 09, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      This is just so incredibly cute! I am loving your blog!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

        Thanks Liz, I'm happy to hear it.

        Reply
    14. CuteEverything.com says

      February 08, 2012 at 9:32 pm

      Sorry you were sick! This looks adorable and I love the nutella one, too!

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 08, 2012 at 10:13 pm

        Thanks Michelle, I'm feeling 100% better now.

        Reply
    15. marissa says

      February 08, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      you are one creative gal that would be so fun to serve and eat! I would love you to add this and any other posts you want to show off to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 08, 2012 at 10:18 pm

        Thanks for the invite. I linked up this recipe.

        Reply
    16. Heather McMullin says

      February 08, 2012 at 7:26 pm

      Come share this fabulous recipe at my Famous Linkz Party!!
      -Heather
      @ www.made-famous-by.com

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 08, 2012 at 10:22 pm

        Thanks for the invite Heather. I linked up this recipe. It would be really amazing to hear people say "this recipe was made famous by..." and hear my name attached. I love the concept of your blog.

        Reply
    17. shopannies says

      February 08, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      love it too cute and tasty come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    18. Jo and Sue says

      February 08, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      Oh my gosh...that is so amazing. Once again you have blown us away with your creativity. So cute. Thank you for the inspiration - I really want to give this a try now 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 08, 2012 at 4:10 pm

        Thanks:) The best thing about this idea is that you can cut this pastry into any shape your heart desires. I look forward to seeing how this idea inspired you two. I just love what you have done with my recipes so far. You inspire me too!

        Reply
    19. Jan says

      February 08, 2012 at 9:52 am

      I love how honest you are about making your wonderfull foods, and having problems on your own.
      That way I could imagine to try It myself, even if it won't come out perfect the first time.
      Keep on going. I love your blog because it gives me so much inspiration.

      Reply
      • Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

        February 08, 2012 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks you Jan. I don't want people to feel intimidated by my recipes and feel it is important for you to know that there are times when it takes me a few tries to get a recipe just right. I hope that all my work makes it easier for my readers to make it right the first time without a great deal of effort so you can have fun in the kitchen.

        Reply
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