Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts
Delight your guests with these Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. These elegant appetizers are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for any gathering. With creamy goat cheese, rich fig jam, and caramelized onions nestled in flaky puff pastry, every bite is a gourmet experience. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a festive celebration, these tarts will surely impress. Plus, their versatile nature allows for endless variations to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ batch rough puff pastry or classic puff pastry (or store-bought)
- 1 cup fig jam
- ½ cup prepared caramelized onions, rough chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry by rolling out the dough to ⅛-inch thick and cut out 16 circles.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dock each pastry circle to prevent excessive rising.
- Assemble by placing caramelized onions in the center of each circle and refrigerate briefly.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffy but not golden.
- Add fig jam and goat cheese on top; bake for another 5–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg