Description
Jamie Oliver’s caramelized onion and goats cheese tart marries rustic French countryside flavors with elegant simplicity. Silky caramelized onions and creamy goats cheese nestle in a buttery pastry, creating a delightful harmony of sweet and tangy notes you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Medium red onions
- 2 x 100 grams (3.5 ounces) Goat’s cheese rounds, sliced
- 225 grams (8 ounces) Puff pastry sheet
Flavor Enhancers:
- 50 grams (1.75 ounces) Butter
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
Finishing Touches:
- 1 batch of Sticky onions
- Drizzle of Olive oil
Instructions
- Gently melt 50 grams (1.75 ounces) of unsalted butter in a spacious skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add 12 medium-sized onions to the pan, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Uncover the pan and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over the softened onions. Continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown color.
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (428 degrees Fahrenheit), or 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) if using a convection oven.
- Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheet and slice it into four equal rectangular portions using a sharp knife.
- Arrange the pastry rectangles on a non-stick baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each piece.
- Using the knife’s edge, delicately score a 1-centimeter (0.4-inch) border around the perimeter of each pastry rectangle, creating a raised edge.
- Distribute the caramelized onion mixture evenly in the center of each pastry rectangle, keeping within the scored border.
- Strategically place thin slices of goat’s cheese atop the onion mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish each tart with a fresh sprig of thyme for added aromatic complexity.
- Drizzle a light stream of extra virgin olive oil across the surface of the tarts.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching carefully until the pastry turns a beautiful golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
Notes
- Patience matters most when caramelizing onions, transforming them from sharp and crisp to deeply sweet and luxurious.
- Thyme’s subtle earthiness perfectly complements the rich, golden-brown onion notes, elevating the tart’s overall flavor profile.
- Goat cheese brings a creamy, tangy contrast that cuts through the caramelized onions’ intense sweetness.
- Puff pastry creates a delicate, flaky foundation that provides elegant texture and crisp edges.
- Preparing components in advance allows for stress-free entertaining and maximum flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g