Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts in 3 Easy Steps Recipe
Delight in these irresistible caramelized onion and goat cheese tarts, a perfect appetizer that combines the rich sweetness of slowly caramelized onions with tangy goat cheese on a flaky puff pastry, all ready in just a few simple steps.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 tarts 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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
Topping
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the tarts.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, golden, and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme leaves, then remove from heat.
- Prepare and Bake Tarts: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares. Top each square evenly with the caramelized onion mixture and crumbled goat cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat the tarts in the oven rather than the microwave to maintain their crispy texture.
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