Description
These Irresistible Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts combine sweet, slow-cooked onions with creamy goat cheese and aromatic thyme on a flaky puff pastry base, perfect for an elegant appetizer or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Onion Topping
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Cheese and Herbs
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Finish
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your tarts.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until onions turn golden and caramelized.
- Add Sugar and Seasoning: Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper, then continue cooking the onions for another 5 minutes to deepen the sweet flavor and perfectly balance the seasoning.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet and score a border around the edge using a knife, which prevents the edges from puffing up during baking.
- Assemble the Tart: Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the center of the pastry, leaving the scored border clear. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and fresh thyme leaves on top of the onions.
- Brush Egg Wash: Using a brush, coat the scored pastry border with the beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden and glossy finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the assembled tart in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden, puffed, and flaky.
Notes
- Use good quality puff pastry for the best flaky texture.
- Caramelizing onions low and slow is key to developing sweetness and depth of flavor, so don’t rush this step.
- Fresh thyme adds an aromatic note but feel free to substitute with rosemary or oregano if preferred.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing to help it set and keep its shape.
- This tart pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or a glass of dry white wine.
