Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy goat cheese and sweet fig jam with these Goat Cheese and Fig Puff Pastry Tarts. Perfect for any gathering, these bite-sized appetizers are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. The flaky puff pastry, topped with caramelized onions and fresh thyme, creates a gourmet experience that will impress your guests. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these savory tarts are a crowd-pleasing addition to your appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ batch rough puff pastry or classic puff pastry (or store-bought)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup fig jam
- ½ cup caramelized onions (roughly chopped)
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 6–10 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry to about ⅛-inch thickness and cut into circles.
- Dock each circle with a fork and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and add a teaspoon of caramelized onions to each circle.
- Freeze briefly to maintain shape while baking.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until puffed, then fill with fig jam and goat cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg