Description
Irresistible goat cheese and fig puff pastry tarts blend Mediterranean elegance with buttery, flaky layers of pure delight. Delicate pastry cradles creamy goat cheese and sweet figs, promising a luxurious culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Base Ingredients:
- 1 batch puff pastry (homemade or store-bought)
- All-purpose flour for surface
Cheese and Filling Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions, chopped
- 1 cup fig jam
Egg Wash and Herb Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 6–10 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Gently roll out the puff pastry dough on a lightly floured workspace to create a thin, even layer approximately 1/8-inch thick.
- Use a circular cutter to create precise 2¾-inch rounds, then carefully create a slight indentation in the center of each pastry disc to hold the filling.
- Delicately brush the pastry edges with egg wash to ensure a beautiful golden finish and sprinkle caramelized onions in the center of each disc.
- Place the prepared pastry discs in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes until they begin to rise and become slightly puffy.
- Remove the partially baked pastries and strategically place dollops of fig jam in the center of each disc, followed by crumbled goat cheese pieces.
- Return the tarts to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the pastry to turn a rich, golden brown color.
- After removing from the oven, let the tarts cool for a few minutes and garnish with fresh thyme leaves for a fragrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality puff pastry for the best flaky, buttery texture that elevates the entire tart.
- Keep pastry cold until just before rolling to maintain its delicate structure and prevent sticking.
- Customize the tart by swapping fig jam with other sweet preserves like apricot or raspberry for variety.
- Try different herbs like rosemary or oregano instead of thyme to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg