Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts in 3 Easy Steps Recipe
These irresistible caramelized onion and goat cheese tarts combine sweet, jammy onions with tangy goat cheese atop flaky puff pastry, creating a perfect appetizer or snack that is simple to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Tarts
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 5 minutes between occasional stirs. After 15 minutes, onions will turn golden. Stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme, cook for another 5 minutes until onions are jammy and sweet. Add a splash of water if onions begin sticking to deglaze the pan.
- Assemble the Tarts: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 rectangles. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over each piece, leaving a small border. Crumble goat cheese generously over the onions and sprinkle additional thyme on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the assembled tarts for 15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and puffed, and cheese is melted with browned spots. Check every 2 minutes if needing extra time to avoid burning. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Pat caramelized onions dry with paper towels to avoid soggy pastry.
- Chill assembled tarts in fridge for 10 minutes before baking for flakier layers.
- Use fresh thyme for best flavor, or rub dried thyme between fingers if using dried.
- Spread onions to edges of pastry to maximize flavor in every bite.
