Welcome to a culinary journey where sweet and savory flavors intertwine in perfect harmony. Indulge in the exquisite Brie Tartlets with Caramelized Balsamic Onion Marmalade, a delightful appetizer that elevates any occasion. This recipe combines the creamy richness of brie cheese with the tangy sweetness of caramelized onions and the subtle acidity of balsamic vinegar, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Inside this article, you'll discover not just one but three exceptional recipes that take this classic combination to new heights. First, master the art of making a luscious Caramelized Balsamic Onion Marmalade, a versatile condiment that adds a touch of elegance to any dish. Then, learn how to craft flaky, golden-brown Puff Pastry Tart Shells that provide a sturdy base for the delectable filling. Finally, assemble the Brie Tartlets, carefully layering the creamy brie cheese and sweet caramelized onion marmalade, resulting in a visually stunning and utterly delicious treat.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice cooks. Detailed ingredient lists and helpful tips guide you through the process, so you can recreate these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party or simply seeking a special treat to indulge in, these Brie Tartlets with Caramelized Balsamic Onion Marmalade are sure to impress.
BRIE-LEEK TARTLETS
My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're gone the second I turn my back. -Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute leek in butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Place tart shells on a baking sheet. Slice cheese into 15 pieces; place 1 piece in each tart shell. Top each with 1-1/2 teaspoons leek mixture. , Bake at 350° until heated through, 6-8 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This baked brie is topped with balsamic caramelized onions and wrapped in puff pastry, making for an elegant yet warm and cozy appetizer!
Provided by Ingrid Beer
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 2-3 tablespoons of oil; once hot, add in the sliced onions along with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they become deeply golden-brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Once golden, stir in the teaspoon of sugar, followed by the balsamic vinegar, and allow the mixture to bubble up and reduce, stirring to incorporate; allow the onions to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently now, until jam-like and deeply browned; then, add the 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves, stir to combine, and remove from pan and allow to cool (you should have roughly 1/2 cup).
- To prepare the baked brie, lightly flour your work surface, and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 1/8" thickness, a bit larger than the wheel of brie (trim the puff pastry a little bit if it's considerably too large for your brie); place the brie in the center of it, spoon over top of it the cooled, balsamic caramelized onions, then fold the puff pastry sheet over top to cover everything, creating a little "package" with pleats.
- Place the wrapped brie "package" onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and very gently brush some egg wash over the puff pastry (avoid allowing it to pool underneath), and place into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes (or even overnight), covering lightly with plastic wrap.
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Once ready to bake, place the brie into the oven and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes, or until deeply golden and puffed; allow the baked brie to stand for 10 minutes before serving, to avoid it oozing out too much.
- To serve, add a couple of decorative sprigs of thyme, and surround the brie with crackers, sliced baguette, or even fruit such as apples or pears.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories (per 1 ounce serving)
APPLE BRIE & CARAMELIZED ONION TART
This apple brie tart starts with caramelized onions and puff pastry. It's topped with pomegranate molasses and juicy arils for an extra pop!
Provided by How Sweet Eats
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions with a big pinch of salt and stir. Cook, stirring often, until the onions become caramely, about 25 to 30 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully and lower the heat as needed so the onions don't burn. I usually caramelize mine over low heat. They don't need to be fully caramelized since they will also cook in the oven a bit!
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sheet of puff pastry on the parchment paper. (Note: I did a fancy twist of puff pastry on the edges of mine, I just used the second sheet of puff pastry and cut it into strips, then twisted them. This is not necessary!)
- Place the caramelized onions all over the sheet of puff pastry. Add the brie cheese slices on next. Then cover with the apple slices. Sprinkle on a pinch of salt and pepper if you'd like. Brush the exposed edges of the pastry crust with the egg wash.
- Bake for 2o to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed. Remove and sprinkle with the pomegranate arils. Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses. Slice and serve!
- This is best served warm. It's okay at room temperature too! To reheat leftovers, I'd suggest warming them in a low oven for a few minutes. But it is best served right away.
BALSAMIC ONION MARMALADE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it slides easily across the pan. Add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the sugar and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, until the onions appear dry. Add the vinegar and reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, until the onions are soft and dry. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store the marmalade in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.
WARM BRIE AND PEAR TARTLETS
These make a simple, delicious, and elegant appetizer. They impress every time!
Provided by Firebal
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Baked Brie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange tart shells onto prepared pan. Put a piece of Brie cheese into each shell. Sprinkle diced pear and a couple thyme leaves into each shell and drizzle with honey.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and tarts are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 39.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CARAMELIZED ONION AND BRIE TARTS
From the Winnipeg Free Press Wednesday Food Section. I made these for a Christmas party and they were gone in no time!
Provided by Pamela
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 24 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in deep skillet on medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until transparent.
- Add brown sugar and vinegar and cook covered for 15 minutes over low heat until onions are caramelized.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired and cook on low until all moisture is evaporated.
- Cool slightly and spoon approx.
- 1 tablespoon into pre baked shells and top with a sliver of Brie cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 53.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.9
BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
I got this recipe from my boyfriend's sister. It is absolutely amazing, and very easy to do. Spend a little bit of time preparing, and a lot of time enjoying! You can also garnish with candied walnuts.
Provided by KMKLANG
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Baked Brie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place garlic on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and apple in butter until tender and browned. Set aside.
- Arrange brie on top of thawed puff pastry. Top the cheese with the apple and onion mixture. Fold puff pastry over the cheese, and pinch closed. Brush with melted butter.
- Bake about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Garnish with whole cloves of roasted garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 306.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Reminiscent of fondue, this rich appetizer is lovely served alongside an assortment of crudités and your favorite mulled wine. Be sure to order the uncut wheel of cheese from a cheese shop or specialty foods store.
Categories Cheese Onion Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian New Year's Eve Brie Winter Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until just tender, about 6 minutes. Add minced thyme, reduce heat to medium and cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup wine; stir until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle sugar over onions and sauté until soft and brown, about 10 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup wine; stir just until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool. (Can be prepare 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap Brie, reserving bottom of wooden box. Cut away only top rind of cheese, leaving rind on sides and bottom intact. Return Brie to box, rind side down. Place box on baking sheet. Top Brie evenly with onion mixture. Bake until cheese just melts, about 30 minutes. Transfer Brie in box to platter. Surround with baguette slices.
BRIE & CARAMELIZED ONION FLATBREAD
Saute the onions and garlic for this flatbread a day ahead so it's easy to put together on the day of the party. Prepared pizza dough makes it a snap. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 flatbread (12 pieces).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Preheat oven to 425°. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper to onion mixture. Cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Press dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle onto prepared pan. Top with onion mixture and cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CARAMELIZED ONION TARTLETS
Sweet caramelized onion tarts, bite-sized with superior taste.
Provided by Jaimie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in onion. Pour in red wine to cover the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir until onions are tender and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir into onion mixture.
- Cut pie crusts into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter. Place circles into the bottom of 12 muffin cups in a muffin tin.
- Spoon onion mixture evenly on top of the tart crusts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before popping tartlets out of the muffin tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- For the perfect crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour. This will give the tartlets a flaky and nutty flavor.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking will make the crust tough.
- When blind baking the tartlet shells, use pie weights or dried beans to weigh down the parchment paper. This will prevent the shells from puffing up.
- For the caramelized balsamic onion marmalade, use a good quality balsamic vinegar. This will give the marmalade a rich and complex flavor.
- Cook the onions slowly over low heat until they are soft and caramelized. This will take about 30 minutes.
- When assembling the tartlets, don't overload them with filling. Otherwise, they will be difficult to eat.
- Bake the tartlets until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the tartlets cool slightly before serving. This will make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Brie tartlets with caramelized balsamic onion marmalade are a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The flaky crust, creamy brie, and sweet and savory marmalade are a perfect combination of flavors and textures. These tartlets are also relatively easy to make, so they are a great option for busy cooks. So next time you are looking for a special appetizer to serve, give these brie tartlets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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