These irresistible Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts combine sweet, jammy onions with tangy goat cheese on a flaky puff pastry base, making a perfect appetizer or elegant snack that's simple to prepare in just three easy steps.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Ingredients
Pastry
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
Caramelized Onions
2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Extra fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes between stirs, stirring occasionally for a total of 20 minutes until onions turn golden and jammy. Add balsamic vinegar and fresh thyme, cook another 5 minutes, deglazing with a splash of water if necessary.
Assemble the Tarts: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cold puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over each rectangle, leaving a border around the edges. Crumble goat cheese generously over the onions and sprinkle extra thyme leaves on top.
Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the assembled tarts on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed and cheese is slightly melted and browned. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pat caramelized onions dry with paper towels before assembling to avoid soggy pastry.
Chill assembled tarts in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking for extra flaky layers.
Use fresh thyme for best flavor, but dried thyme rubbed between fingers can be substituted.
Spread onions to the edges of the pastry for maximum flavor in every bite.
Watch the tarts closely towards the end of baking to prevent burning the puff pastry.
