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Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tartlets

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These elegant mini tartlets feature a flaky, buttery crust filled with tangy goat cheese and sweet, slow-cooked caramelized onions. Perfectly garnished with fresh thyme, they’re ideal for holiday parties, festive appetizers, or savory brunch bites.

Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut to fit 6 mini tart pans (or a muffin tin). Press into pans and prick bottoms with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  4. Caramelize onions: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, and salt. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until golden and soft. Remove from heat.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together cream and egg. Add half of the goat cheese and mix gently.
  6. Spoon caramelized onions into each tart shell, top with cream mixture, then sprinkle remaining goat cheese over each.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the filling is set and golden.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make the crust ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for convenience.
  • Use store-bought tart shells for a shortcut.
  • These tartlets can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Try adding a touch of balsamic vinegar to the onions for extra depth.

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Keywords: goat cheese tartlets, caramelized onion tart, savory appetizers, holiday bites, brunch recipes, mini tarts

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