Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets, a perfect blend of buttery, flaky pastry filled with sweet caramelized onions and rich goat cheese. These elegant mini tarts are great for any gathering, from festive holiday parties to intimate dinners. Their beautiful presentation and harmonious balance of flavors will impress your guests while being easy enough for cooks of all skill levels to prepare. With the convenience of make-ahead options, you can enjoy more time mingling with loved ones and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (or 8 mini tart shells)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 5 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the tart shells by cutting shortcrust pastry into rounds, pressing them into greased mini tart pans, pricking the bottoms with a fork, and blind baking for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, cooking slowly until caramelized (20–25 minutes).
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble each tartlet by placing caramelized onions in the shell, crumbling goat cheese on top, and pouring in the egg mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until set and golden.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (50g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg