Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts (Printer-Friendly)
Golden puff pastry topped with slow-cooked sweet onions and creamy goat cheese. A sophisticated starter or snack for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry Base
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry (approximately 8.8 ounces), thawed if frozen
→ Caramelized Onions
02 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
→ Cheese & Garnish
09 - 5.3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (approximately 150g)
10 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. Add thyme and black pepper during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
03 - While onions caramelize, unroll puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score a 1/2-inch border around each rectangle, being careful not to cut completely through the pastry.
04 - Brush the scored edges of each pastry rectangle with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
05 - Divide the caramelized onions evenly within the scored borders of each pastry rectangle. Top with crumbled goat cheese.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp, with puffed edges.
07 - Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet, slowly cooked onions and tangy goat cheese hits that perfect sweet-savory balance people keep coming back for
- They look like you spent hours on them, but the active cooking time is surprisingly minimal
- These work for casual weeknight dinners and fancy gatherings alike
02 -
- Caramelizing onions takes patience, so resist the urge to turn up the heat or theyll burn instead of turning sweet
- Scoring the pastry border without cutting all the way through creates that beautiful raised edge
- These reheat beautifully in a warm oven if you need to make them ahead
03 -
- Slice onions as evenly as possible so they caramelize at the same rate
- Room temperature puff pastry is easier to work with and bakes more evenly