Delicious Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts
Buttery puff pastry topped with jammy caramelized onions and tangy goat cheese, baked until golden and flaky. A simple, elegant appetizer.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz puff pastry, thawed cut into squares
- 1.25 lb yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.5 tsp light brown sugar
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar plus more for drizzling, if desired
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt divided
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz soft goat cheese room temperature
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped divided
- 3 tbsp beaten egg for egg wash
- 1 tbsp water to loosen egg wash
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 tsp honey optional drizzle
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden, 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar and balsamic. Cook 2 minutes to glaze. Add pepper and half the thyme.
- Lightly flour the counter. Roll puff pastry to smooth seams and slightly enlarge.
- Cut pastry into eight squares. Transfer to the sheet and dock centers with a fork.
- Whisk egg with water. Brush pastry borders, avoiding the centers.
- Crumble goat cheese onto centers. Spoon a mound of onions over the cheese.
- Bake until puffed and deeply golden, 18–22 minutes.
- Rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining thyme and drizzle honey or extra balsamic. Serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Add a few thinly sliced figs or pear to the onions during the last 5 minutes for a fruity note. Storage: Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp the pastry.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Delicious Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.