Description
These irresistible caramelized onion and goat cheese tarts combine the sweetness of slowly caramelized onions with the creamy tang of goat cheese, all nestled in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a savory snack, these tarts come together quickly in just three easy steps and bake to golden perfection.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Topping
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the tarts to a perfect golden brown.
- Caramelize the onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions along with sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook the onions slowly for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become golden and caramelized. Stir in balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme leaves, then remove the pan from heat.
- Assemble and bake the tarts: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into squares. Place a generous amount of the caramelized onion mixture onto each square, then top with crumbled goat cheese. Arrange the 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 leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat the tarts in the oven rather than microwave to retain the flaky texture of the puff pastry.