Holiday Appetizer Shallot and Goats cheese tart
Tarts make great appetizers during the Holidays and this Shallot and Goats cheese tart is both quick and easy to put together for guests.
I have been incorporating more seasonal foods into our shopping routine now that I have more time to cook and experiment with flavors.
Onion and cheese and pastry is quintessentially British and This tart comprises of salty, earthy and sweet flavors with a satisfying crunch from the airy pastry crust.
Making Shallot and Goats Cheese Tart
Any onion will work however I find shallots have a milder flavor and give a nice sweetness when caramelized.
The goats cheese has a beautifully sharp and creamy bite but any creamy or crumbly cheese would be perfect.
Pomegranates and Honey
Pomegranates are a very abundant in the winter and so versatile and paired really well with the robust flavors of the shallots and goats cheese.
Finished off with finely chopped fresh thyme and a drizzle of honey, it balances out the strong flavor of cheese and onion really nicely.
Choosing the Pastry
To note, homemade pastry is always the best, however puff pastry is a skill I’ve yet to obtain.
I used the Jus-roll puff pastry ready rolled sheet from Sainsbury’s which is inexpensive and cuts prep time down a great deal.
Storing the Pastry
This didn’t last the day however I suggest wrapping it tightly in cling film and placing it in the fridge.
To avoid the pastry from becoming soggy it should be eaten within 2 days.
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Recommendations
Here are a few other recipes that would make great appetisers
- Vegan Sweet Potato Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
- An Incredibly Easy Caribbean Snack: Salt Fish Fritters
- Pineapple Ginger Pork belly Bites
How to make Shallot and Goats Cheese Tart
AuthorsefordCategoryAppetizers, pastry, Quick mealsDifficultyBeginnerThis shallot and goats cheese tart makes an amazing appetizer topped with fresh thyme, pomegranate seeds and drizzled with honey.
First, in a medium sized skillet melt down butter putting the shallots flat side down into the pan. Turn heat down to a medium low, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until shallots are tender.
Once the shallots have cooked, remove from heat and rest to the side to cool.
Preheat oven to 350F/150C.
Next, Lightly flour your surface rolling out the pastry dough to 1/4 in thick.
Cut to desired size (I used half a sheet) and place onto a lined baking tray.
Here, create a rim using a sharp knife to score 1 inch around the edge then brush with butter.
Arrange the shallots and sliced goats cheese inside the middle of the pastry and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Bake for 20 minutes or until pastry has puffed and turned golden brown.
Finally, sprinkle with pomegranate and more fresh thyme then drizzle with honey before serving.
Ingredients
Directions
First, in a medium sized skillet melt down butter putting the shallots flat side down into the pan. Turn heat down to a medium low, cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until shallots are tender.
Once the shallots have cooked, remove from heat and rest to the side to cool.
Preheat oven to 350F/150C.
Next, Lightly flour your surface rolling out the pastry dough to 1/4 in thick.
Cut to desired size (I used half a sheet) and place onto a lined baking tray.
Here, create a rim using a sharp knife to score 1 inch around the edge then brush with butter.
Arrange the shallots and sliced goats cheese inside the middle of the pastry and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Bake for 20 minutes or until pastry has puffed and turned golden brown.
Finally, sprinkle with pomegranate and more fresh thyme then drizzle with honey before serving.
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