Description
Indulge in these savory Caramelized Onion Tarts, featuring golden-brown onions atop flaky puff pastry, sprinkled with goat cheese and thyme for a burst of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or light lunch!
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add onions, salt, and sugar. Cook for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out puff pastry, cut into rectangles, and place on a baking sheet. Score a border and fill with caramelized onions, cheese, and thyme.
- Bake: Brush edges with egg wash and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish: Season with black pepper and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute puff pastry with pie dough or phyllo for a different texture.
- Try topping with arugula or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Tarts can be served as an appetizer, side, or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
