Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts
Delight your guests with these elegant Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Featuring a flaky, buttery puff pastry base topped with savory caramelized onions, creamy goat cheese, and sweet fig jam, these tarts are sure to impress. They come together effortlessly and can be prepared in advance, making them an excellent choice for busy hosts. With their beautiful presentation and irresistible flavors, they will quickly become a favorite at your gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ batch rough puff pastry or classic puff pastry (or store-bought)
- All-purpose flour (for work surface)
- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon of water or cream)
- 1 cup fig jam
- ½ cup prepared caramelized onions, rough chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 6–10 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry to about ⅛-inch thickness and cut into circles using a cutter.
- Dock the center of each circle with a fork or smaller cutter.
- Assemble on the baking sheet, brushing each with egg wash and adding caramelized onions.
- Chill briefly while preparing the goat cheese.
- Fill each tart with fig jam and top with goat cheese pieces.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffy; then add jam and cheese before returning to bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, garnish with thyme leaves, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg