These Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. With their flaky pastry and rich filling, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
This recipe is simple to follow and makes for an elegant appetizer that will impress your guests during the holiday season.
Elegant Tartlets for Thanksgiving
These tartlets feature a buttery crust filled with sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese, baked until golden. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 tartlets, making them ideal for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into squares or circles to fit your tartlet pans.
- Assemble the Tartlets: Place the pastry into the tartlet pans. Fill each with a spoonful of the caramelized onion mixture and top with crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake: Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before removing from pans. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 tartlets
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
