Kamil Perry
Goat's cheese tarts are a delicious appetiser or main course, and can be served warm or cold. They are often served with a green salad, and sometimes with potato wedges. The tang of goat's cheese is complemented by sweet caramelised onions, roasted cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and star anise. The pastry should be light, crisp, and flaky, and can be made with butter, caraway seeds, and parmesan cheese.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cheese | Goat's cheese, Boursin cheese, Parmesan cheese, Brie |
| Base | Puff pastry, Shortcrust pastry |
| Accompaniments | Roasted cherry tomatoes, Balsamic roasted tomatoes, Balsamic caramelised red onions, Thyme, Green salad, Potato wedges |
| Drinks | Champagne |
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Goats cheese tart with roasted cherry tomatoes
Goat's Cheese Tart with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This delicious goat's cheese tart with roasted cherry tomatoes is a quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights. It's a delightful savoury solution to your dinner plans with a tangy taste from the creamy goat's cheese and a fresh pepperiness from the rocket.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Puff pastry
- Red pesto
- Red onion
- Goat's cheese
- Fresh thyme
- Milk or egg wash
- Rocket
Instructions
- Start by adding your cherry tomatoes to a bowl. Coat them with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Unroll the puff pastry onto a baking tray. Score a border of around 2 cm, without slicing through the dough completely.
- Add a layer of passata into the rectangle, then add the cherry tomatoes (leaving the excess juice in the bowl).
- Spread the red pesto over the pastry, then sprinkle the cheese over the pastry.
- Scatter the red onion over the pesto, then add the roasted cherry tomatoes and crumble the goat's cheese over the tart.
- Finally, scatter some fresh thyme leaves over everything then add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake until the pastry is golden.
- Brush the pastry edges with milk or egg wash to get that lovely golden colour.
- Garnish with rocket and serve!
Serving Suggestions
This goat's cheese tart can be eaten warm or cold, but it is recommended to be served warm. It is usually served with a salad, but if you are serving a larger group or a very hungry family, baked potato wedges are a great addition.
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Caramelised red onion and goats cheese tarts
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Red onions
- Sugar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Thyme
- Star anise
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cream
- Nutmeg
- Goats cheese
- Rosemary (optional)
- Shortcrust pastry
- Parmesan cheese
- Caraway seeds
Method:
First, make the caramelised onion mixture. Melt some butter in a pan and stir in the sliced red onions. Cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes until softened. Next, add sugar, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and star anise. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the onions are soft and sticky.
Meanwhile, prepare the pastry. Combine flour, butter, parmesan cheese, caraway seeds, and a small amount of cold water to form a crumbly shortcrust pastry. Divide the pastry into four equal pieces and roll each piece out on a floured surface. Line four 13cm tart tins with the pastry, pressing it into the edges and trimming off any excess. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. Line each pastry case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans, dried rice, or beans. Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the paper and beans. Return the pastry cases to the oven for another 10 minutes until they are a pale golden colour.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the caramelised onion mixture between the pastry cases, then pour over the egg mixture. Place a slice of goat's cheese on each tart and garnish with a sprig of rosemary, if desired.
Bake the tarts for about 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the pastry is golden brown. Serve warm as a starter or light lunch, perhaps with a balsamic-dressed salad or rocket leaves. These tarts can also be served cold and are perfect for picnics or lunches on the go.
Variations:
You can also add a beaten egg to the pastry cases before filling them to create a seal and prevent the pastry from becoming soggy. Additionally, you can top each tart with a sage leaf dipped in olive oil and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for an extra flavour boost.
For a larger group, you can make one 20cm tart, but it will take a little longer to bake, approximately 30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions:
These tarts are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a green salad or baked potato wedges. They can be enjoyed warm or cold, although they are best made fresh and served warm.
Storage:
The caramelised red onion and goats cheese tarts can be stored in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving. You can also freeze these tarts, either baked or unbaked, and they will keep well for future enjoyment.
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Goat cheese tartlets with balsamic onions
Ingredients:
- Butter
- Olive oil
- 4 white or yellow onions, very finely sliced
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 stem of fresh thyme
- 5 oz. soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or sprigs
- 1 packet of puff pastry
- 1 egg
- Milk
- Cream
- Nutmeg
Method:
- To prepare the filling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Add the sliced onions, salt, pepper, and thyme. Gently cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are soft and transparent, stirring occasionally.
- Next, add the sugar and balsamic vinegar to the onions and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or so until the mixture becomes thick and almost dry. This stage should not be rushed, as the longer and slower the cooking, the better the onion marmalade will be.
- While the onions are cooling, prepare the pastry. Cut the puff pastry into four equal pieces and roll each piece out on a lightly floured surface. Ensure each piece is large enough to line a 13cm/5-inch tart tin.
- Line the four tins with the pastry, pressing it firmly into the edges. Trim off any excess pastry, and prick the bottom of the pastry all over with a fork.
- Return the lined tins to the fridge to chill for an additional 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.
- Line each pastry case with greaseproof paper and fill them with baking beans, dried rice, or dried beans. Blind-bake the pastry for about 20 minutes. Then, remove the paper and beans and return the tarts to the oven for a further 10 minutes or until the pastry is pale golden.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cream, and a pinch of nutmeg. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
- Divide the onion mixture evenly between the pastry cases, spreading it close to the top.
- Place a round of goat cheese on each tart, crumbling it with your fingers or a fork. Sprinkle the thyme leaves or sprigs over the tarts.
- Place the tarts in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is hot and the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional thyme leaves if desired.
Serving Suggestions:
These goat cheese and balsamic onion tartlets can be served as an appetiser or a main course. They pair well with a fresh, balsamic-dressed salad and crusty bread. For drinks, a dry white wine would be an excellent choice to complement the flavours of the tartlets.
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Goat's cheese tart with salad or potato wedges
A goat's cheese tart is a tasty and quick dinner option that can be served with salad or potato wedges. The tart itself is easy to make and can be paired with roasted cherry tomatoes, caramelised red onions, or mushrooms.
Goat's Cheese Tart with Salad
A goat's cheese tart is best served warm with a green salad. The tart can be served cold as well, but warming it up enhances its flavour. The salad can be a simple mix of greens, or it can include arugula, balsamic vinegar, and white beans.
Goat's Cheese Tart with Potato Wedges
If you're looking for something more filling, goat's cheese tart goes well with potato wedges. You can make a potato and goat's cheese tart by blending ricotta, goat's cheese, paprika, and salt, spreading this mixture on puff pastry, and then arranging potato slices on top. This savoury potato tart is a tasty main dish that can be served with sides such as salmon and asparagus.
Variations and Tips
When making a goat's cheese tart, consider using an all-butter puff pastry for a flakier texture. You can also add ingredients like balsamic vinegar, red onions, cherry tomatoes, or mushrooms to enhance the flavour. If you're short on time, a store-bought pie crust or frozen puff pastry can be used as a base.
For a vegetarian option, opt for a vegetarian red pesto. You can also experiment with different types of cheese, such as Boursin or Parmigiano-Reggiano, to add a unique twist to your tart.
Whether served with salad or potato wedges, a goat's cheese tart is a versatile and delicious option for a quick and easy meal.
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Goat's cheese tart with pesto
Goat's cheese tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal, perfect for a quick dinner or a family meal. The addition of pesto adds a unique flavour to the dish. Here is a recipe for a goat's cheese tart with pesto, along with some serving suggestions.
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry
- Pesto (red or green)
- Goat's cheese
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Olive oil
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Milk or egg wash
Optional Ingredients:
- Balsamic vinegar
- Spinach dip or kale pesto
- Boursin cheese
- Italian hard cheese
- Star anise
- Nutmeg
- Egg
- Cream
- Rosemary
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6.
- If using puff pastry, roll it out and place it on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Score an edge along the pastry with a sharp knife, then prick it with a fork.
- Spread a layer of pesto over the pastry, avoiding the edges.
- Slice or crumble the goat's cheese and scatter it over the pesto.
- Slice or chop the cherry tomatoes and red onion, then scatter them over the tart.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tart and season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter thyme leaves over the tart.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with milk or egg wash for a golden colour.
- Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Serving Suggestions:
This goat's cheese tart with pesto can be served warm or cold, although it is recommended to be served warm. It goes well with a green salad, and if you want something more filling, baked potato wedges are a great option. For dessert, you could serve baked nectarines in red wine or chia pudding.
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Frequently asked questions
Baked potato wedges, salad, and champagne are all great side dishes to serve with goat's cheese tart.
Some common ingredients used in goat's cheese tarts are red onions, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, puff pastry, and thyme.
Some variations of a goat's cheese tart include using brie cheese, blue cheese, or Boursin cheese instead of goat's cheese. You can also add roasted cherry tomatoes or mushrooms to the tart.
The time it takes to make a goat's cheese tart can vary depending on the recipe, but most tarts can be made in under an hour.
