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Savory Tomato Goat Cheese Tarts

These delightful Savory Tomato Goat Cheese Tarts are made with purchased puff pastry, fresh tomatoes, goat cheese, and fresh basil.

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 17.3 ounces packaged frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), defrosted
  • olive oil
  • 4 cups thinly sliced onions (about 2 large)
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 tablespoon grated parmesan plus 2 ounces shaved
  • 5 ounces Garlic and Herb Goat Cheese
  • 1 large tomato cut into 4 thick slices
  • 3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves

Instructions

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  1. Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11×11-inch square.
  2. Using a 6-inch wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 circles from the sheet of puff pastry, discarding the scraps. Repeat with the second pastry sheet to make 4 circles in all.
  3. Place the pastry circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to low heat and add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are limp and there is almost no moisture remaining in the skillet. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, the wine, and thyme and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Remove from the heat.
  6. Using a sharp paring knife, score a 1/4-inch-wide border around each pastry circle. Prick the pastry inside the score lines with the tines of a fork and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan on each round, staying inside the scored border.
  7. Place 1/4 of the onion mixture on each circle, again staying within the scored edge.
  8. Crumble 1 ounce of goat cheese on top of the onions.
  9. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper.
  10. Finally, scatter 4 or 5 shards of Parmesan on each tart.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. The bottom sheet pan may need an extra few minutes in the oven. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 528mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 528mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.