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Savory Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts

Savory Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts to Impress Guests

Savory Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts are a delightful appetizer that harmoniously blends creamy goat cheese with sweet fig jam in a flaky pastry shell.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry can be store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese can use herbed goat cheese for added complexity
  • 1/2 cup Fig Jam essential for tying flavors together
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots for milder taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme can substitute with rosemary
  • 1 large Egg can replace with milk for a dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about ⅛-inch thickness.
  2. Using a 2¾-inch round cutter, cut out circles and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Dock the center of each pastry circle to create an indentation.
  4. Whisk together an egg and brush the egg wash over the exposed pastry edges.
  5. Refrigerate the pastry circles for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Place a teaspoon of caramelized onions in the center of each circle and spread them evenly.
  7. Pre-bake the pastry for approximately 12 minutes until slightly puffed and lightly golden.
  8. Pipe a spoonful of fig jam into the center of each tart and top with goat cheese.
  9. Return the tarts to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  10. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tarts can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Bake directly from the fridge or freezer before serving to maintain crispiness.

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