Irresistible Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts in 3 Easy Steps
These irresistible caramelized onion and goat cheese tarts combine the sweet depth of slowly cooked onions with the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, all nestled in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this recipe is easy to make in just three simple steps and will impress your guests with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 tarts 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Caramelized Onions
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for the tarts.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter together in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and caramelized to a deep golden brown. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme leaves, then remove from heat.
- Assemble and Bake Tarts: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into squares. Evenly distribute the caramelized onions on each pastry square, then top with crumbled goat cheese. Place the assembled tarts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- Store leftover tarts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat tarts in the oven rather than microwave to maintain a crisp pastry texture.
- You can substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme if fresh is unavailable, using about 1/3 the amount.