Description
This caramelized onion and goat cheese tart is a rich and savory dish with a flaky crust, sweet golden onions, and creamy tangy cheese. It’s simple to prepare yet elegant enough for entertaining or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 250 g), thawed
- 3 large onions (about 600 g), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 120 g goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally.
- After 10 minutes, add sugar, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for 20–25 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Stir in thyme and remove from heat.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a floured surface and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Score a 2 cm border around the edges without cutting through.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly inside the border.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the onions.
- Beat the egg with milk or cream and brush the edges of the pastry.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prepare caramelized onions ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Ensure onions are not too wet to prevent a soggy crust.
- Swap goat cheese with feta or cream cheese for variation.
- Add toppings like tomatoes, olives, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven.
- Cut into smaller portions for appetizers or mini tarts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
