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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts Recipe

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts Recipe
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Deliciously flaky puff pastry tarts topped with sweet and jammy caramelized onions, creamy tangy goat cheese, and fresh thyme, perfect for an elegant appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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For the Caramelized Onions

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet onions preferred)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tarts

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • Additional fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook without stirring constantly, letting onions soften and brown, stirring every 5 minutes. After about 15 minutes, when onions turn golden, add balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until onions are jammy and sweet, adding a splash of water if they start to stick.
  2. Assemble the Tarts: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over each piece leaving a small border around the edges. Crumble goat cheese generously over the onions and sprinkle with extra thyme leaves to garnish.
  3. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the assembled tarts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed and the cheese is lightly browned. Check every 2 minutes if additional time is needed. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold puff pastry for best puffing results.
  • Sweet onions like Vidalia work especially well for caramelization.
  • Adding a splash of water during caramelization prevents burning and enhances flavor.
  • Thyme can be substituted with rosemary or tarragon if desired.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor.
  • These tarts can be prepared ahead of time and baked right before serving.

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Keywords: caramelized onion tart, goat cheese tart, puff pastry tart, savory appetizer, vegetarian tart, easy elegant appetizer

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