Can you believe how winter crept up on us? The nights are darker, and it’s time for comfort food and cosy nights by the log burner. This delicious Caramelised Onion And Goats Cheese Tart is just what you want on such evenings. It’s perfect to share, along with a glass of wine and a roaring fire on a winters evening.
What You Will Find Here
Caramelised Onion And Goats Cheese Tart Is The Perfect Snack
It’s a winner when entertaining. Rather than feeding guests on crisps and dips, a Caramelised Onion And Goats Cheese Tart sprinkled with walnuts is always well received.
I have come to the thinking that creating something a little more hearty is much more preferable than eating through a mountain of crisps that you probably don’t enjoy. Is it just me that eats for the sake of it when friends are round?
How To Make Caramelised Onion And Goats Cheese Tart
You Will Need
- 1 red onionÂ
- Spoonful of sugar
- Half a bag of rocketÂ
- 1 ready roll puff pastryÂ
- 200 g packet of feta cheese
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 50 g walnuts chopped into large piecesÂ
How To Prepare Puff Pastry For A Tart
- I use ready roll puff pastry because who has time to spend making puff pastry when shop-bought is just as good?
- Place the pastry onto grease proof paper onto your platter or a baking tray. Score a line around the edge of the pastry, about 1.5cm from the edge. This will ensure the edges puff up around the tart.
- Next score the base lightly with criss cross marks before putting on your topping.
- And if you prefer puff pastry tartlets? Which do look more effective as an individual starter at a dinner party, simply cut the puff pastry into smaller squares, remembering to score around the edges.
Caramelised Onion And Goats Cheese Tart Method
- Pre heat the oven to 200°Chop the onions into strips.
- Cook the onions in the red wine vinegar and sugar until they are soft and clear ( Takes roughly 10 minutes)
- Allow the onions to cool, meanwhile roll out the puff pastry and score a line about 1.5cm from the edge all the way round. Then create criss cross score lines on the base of the pastry.
- Cover the base with the onions, crumble the feta cheese and spread across the onion.
- Now sprinkle the walnuts and place them in the oven.
- The puff pastry packet said 15 minutes. However, my tart took 25 minutes to cook. I would advise keeping an eye on and checking at intervals to ensure your goat’s cheese and red onion tart cook perfectly.
- Look for a golden, flaky edge to check if it is cooked. To ensure the base is cooked, slide it on the grease-proof paper if it slides on the paper and feels firm rather than soft and sticking to the paper then its cooked.
- Garnish with rocket and serve.
Can You Prepare Your Puff Pastry Goats Cheese And Red Onion Tart In Advance?
Yes, the last thing you want when you’re entertaining is to be messing around, rather than enjoying the company of friends.
You can prepare your puff pastry 1 day in advance. Keep it refrigerated, ready to pop in the oven, and serve as a snack or starter at a dinner party.
Goats Cheese And Red Onion Tart
A delicious goats cheese tart, the perfect comfort food which is great to rustle up when you are entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- Half a bag of rocket
- Dessert spoon of sugar
- 1 ready roll puff pastry
- 200 g packet of feta cheese
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 50 g walnuts chopped into large pieces
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 200°
- Chop the onions into strips and cook in the red wine vinegar and sugar until they are soft and clear ( Takes roughly 10 minutes)
- Allow to cool
- Roll out the puff pastry and score a line about 1.5cm from the edge all the way round
- Then create criss cross score lines on the base of the pastry
- Cover the base with the onions
- Crumble the feta cheese and spread across the onion
- Sprinkle the walnuts
- Place in the oven, my tart took 25 mins to cook, however keep checking until the pasty is golden and firm on the base
- Garnish with rocket and serve
Notes
Make sure you score around the edge of the pastry to get a raised crust.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 17.6gSaturated Fat: 7.9gCarbohydrates: 21.7g
