Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
Aug 31
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Experience a savory-sweet tart featuring deeply caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese on a crisp pastry shell. This versatile recipe works for appetizers, light meals, or elegant lunches. The layered flavors—rich onions, tangy cheese, and fresh herbs—shine in an easy dish that is sure to satisfy guests and cooks alike.
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart combines the deep sweetness of slow-cooked onions with the creamy tang of goat cheese on a crisp, buttery pastry base. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning dish suitable as an appetizer, light lunch, or dinner with a salad. The process begins by gently caramelizing onions until golden and fragrant, then layering them over a pre-baked pastry crust. Crumbled goat cheese is scattered atop before the tart bakes to golden perfection. Fresh thyme and black pepper add an herbal lift, balancing the richness. The finished tart has beautiful layers of flavor—savory, sweet, tangy, and fragrant—while the crisp pastry underneath provides a satisfying crunch. Slice it into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature for entertaining, picnics, or casual meals. The versatility of the tart allows it to impress guests or treat yourself to something special, and the preparation steps are straightforward enough for home cooks. This recipe celebrates the simple elegance of onions and goat cheese, transformed through careful caramelization and balancing textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Yellow onions — 3 large, thinly sliced
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar — 1 teaspoon
- Sheet of puff pastry — 1 (thawed if frozen)
- Goat cheese — 150 grams, crumbled
- Fresh thyme leaves — 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
- Egg (beaten) — 1
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Add the sliced onions, salt, and sugar. Cook, stirring often, for 25–30 minutes, until onions are golden, soft, and caramelized.
4. Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg for a golden crust.
6. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the pastry, leaving a 2 cm border all around.
7. Scatter the crumbled goat cheese over the onions.
8. Sprinkle on thyme leaves and black pepper.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pastry is crisp and golden.
10. Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.