Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts, a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering! These savory treats combine creamy goat cheese with sweet fig jam and caramelized onions, all nestled in flaky puff pastry. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday party or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, these tarts are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. The best part? They can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving, making entertaining effortless and enjoyable.
- 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 leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry to about ⅛ inch thick and cut into 16 circles.
- Dock each circle using a smaller cutter and brush lightly with egg wash.
- Fill each pastry with a heaping teaspoon of caramelized onions.
- Chill slightly, then add pieces of goat cheese on top and pipe in fig jam.
- Bake for 12 minutes until puffed, then return to oven for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg