Description
Caramelized onion tartlets are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that harmonizes sweet, savory flavors with a flaky pastry crust. These bite-sized delights feature slow-cooked onions caramelized to perfection and topped with creamy cheese, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. With their elegant presentation and irresistible aroma, these tartlets will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 large yellow onions (sliced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 oz goat cheese or cream cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4-inch squares. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions, cooking until golden brown and soft, about 25 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and balsamic vinegar in the last 5 minutes of cooking; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the caramelized onion mixture onto each pastry square and top with crumbled cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg