Caramelised Onion Goat Cheese Thyme Tarts
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Caramelised Onion Goat Cheese Thyme Tarts, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring buttery puff pastry as the base, these elegant tarts are layered with rich, velvety caramelised onions simmered with a touch of brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. The creamy goat cheese adds a delightful tang, while fresh thyme infuses a subtly earthy note, making these tarts a true flavor explosion. Quick and easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an ideal choice for entertaining or a sophisticated snack. Golden, flaky, and loaded with gourmet appeal, these tarts will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 3 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 150 grams goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add the sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and pour in the balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the onions are deeply caramelised. Season with salt and black pepper, then set aside to cool.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal-sized rectangles (or circles, if you prefer). Place them on the prepared baking tray.
Score a 1 cm border around the edge of each piece of puff pastry, being careful not to cut all the way through. This helps the edges to puff up during baking.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together to create an egg wash. Brush the borders of each pastry with the egg wash.
Spread a layer of goat cheese within the scored borders of each pastry rectangle. Divide the caramelised onions evenly between the tarts and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2457 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.4 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
