Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of savory and sweet with these Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant bite-sized appetizers feature a creamy goat cheese filling topped with luscious fig jam and caramelized onions, all nestled in flaky puff pastry. Their impressive presentation makes them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers, while their easy preparation ensures that both novice cooks and experienced chefs can whip them up with minimal effort. Serve warm or at room temperature, and watch as your guests rave about this gourmet appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ batch puff pastry (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup fig jam
- ½ cup caramelized onions, chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with water or cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out puff pastry to about ⅛-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into circles (about 2-3/4 inches) using a circle cutter.
- Dock each circle with a smaller cutter or fork to prevent over-puffing.
- Place circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and add a teaspoon of caramelized onions to the center.
- Chill tarts while preparing goat cheese and fig jam. Cut goat cheese into small pieces.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffed but not golden.
- Quickly fill each tart with fig jam and goat cheese, then return to the oven for another 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg