Best 3 Caramelised Balsamic And Red Onion Tarts With Goats Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our caramelized balsamic and red onion tarts, a delightful appetizer or light lunch option. These tarts feature a flaky pastry crust filled with a luscious caramelized balsamic and red onion compote, topped with creamy goat cheese and a sprinkle of fresh thyme. The contrasting flavors of the sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, the savory caramelized onions, and the creamy goat cheese create a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Accompanying this main recipe are two additional variations to cater to different preferences: a roasted butternut squash and goat cheese tart for a vegetarian delight, and a caramelized apple and brie tart for a sweet and savory treat. Each recipe offers a unique combination of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or an elegant dinner party.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ONION & GOAT'S CHEESE TARTS



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A great vegetarian snack, and only 5 ingredients

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Supper, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

225g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
1 batch Basic sticky onions
2 x 100g rounds goat's cheese, sliced
4 thyme sprigs
olive oil, to drizzle
50g butter
12 medium onion
1 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut the pastry into 4 rectangles and place on a baking sheet. Mark a border 1cm in from the edge of the pastry with a sharp knife. Spoon the onions into the middle, smooth then top with the cheese and thyme. Drizzle with oil and bake for 15-20 mins, until the cheese has melted and the pastry has risen and is golden brown.
  • For the onions: Makes 600g, which is 3 batches. Prep time 5 mins, cook time 30 mins. Melt the butter in a large, deep frying pan and stir through the onions. Cover with a lid and cook gently for about 10 mins, until softened. Remove lid, add sugar, then cook 15-20 mins, stirring, until all of the liquid has evaporated and onions have turned golden. Divide into 3 batches to make the recipes, right. Will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.44 milligram of sodium

GOAT CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONION TARTS



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Absolutely sinful as an appetizer or accompaniment to a salad! The oozing goat cheese, contrasted against the caramelized onions, topped off with some balsamic vinegar...need I say more?

Provided by Jgriffeth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), thinly sliced
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cut thawed puff pastry into six 3- to 4-inch rounds using a cookie cutter. Roll edges of each pastry slightly to form 6 small tarts. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in sweet onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking and stirring until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 40 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Divide cooked onions between the 6 tart shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle goat cheese evenly on top of each tart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle each with balsamic vinegar reduction.
  • Return tarts to the oven and continue to bake until cheese is bubbly and tarts are golden brown, about 8 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 307.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

CARAMELISED BALSAMIC AND RED ONION TARTS WITH GOATS' CHEESE



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From Delia smith, national treasure. The long, slow cooking of red onions and balsamic vinegar gives a lovely sweet, concentrated caramel consistency. These are then spooned into crisp cheese pastry cases and topped with melted goats' cheese and sage. Serve them as a special first course with some balsamic-dressed salad leaves, or 2 tarts per person make a brilliant light lunch.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

75 g butter, at room temp
175 g plain flour
50 g aged cheddar cheese, fine grated
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
900 g red onions, finely sliced
110 g goat cheese, log in 4 rounds
25 g butter
1 teaspoon dried sage, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4, 350°F (180°C).
  • You will also need eight 3½ inch (9 cm) diameter x 1 inch (2.5 cm) high mini flan tins, greased, and a 5 inch (13 cm) pastry cutter or plate to cut around.
  • First make up the pastry by rubbing the butter lightly on to the flour, then adding the cheese, mustard and cayenne plus just enough cold water to make a smooth dough. Then place the dough in a polythene bag to rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. After that, roll it out as thinly as possible and use a 5 inch (13 cm) cutter, or a saucer or something similar, to stamp out 8 rounds. Line the greased tins with them, then bake in the oven, centre shelf, for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is cooked through but not coloured. Then cool the pastry cases on a wire rack and store them in an airtight tin until they are needed.
  • To make the filling, melt the butter in a heavy-based, medium-sized saucepan, stir in the onions, balsamic vinegar and chopped sage, season and let everything cook very gently without a lid, stirring often, for about 30 minutes until they have reduced down and taken on a lovely glazed appearance and all the excess liquid has evaporated away. Then let the mixture cool until you are ready to make the tarts.
  • To bake them, brush a little beaten egg on to each pastry case, pop them back into the oven, same temperature as above, for 5 minutes - this helps to provide a seal for the pastry and helps it from becoming soggy. Now spoon the onion mixture into the cases. Top each one with a slice of goats' cheese and a sage leaf that has first been dipped into olive oil. Finally sprinkle with a little cayenne and bake for 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor. A 15-year or older balsamic vinegar is ideal.
  • To caramelize the onions properly, cook them slowly and patiently. It will take about 30 minutes, but it's worth it.
  • If you don't have puff pastry, you can use a different type of pastry, such as shortcrust pastry or filo pastry.
  • Be sure to prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork before baking. This will help to prevent it from puffing up too much.
  • Top the tarts with a generous amount of goat's cheese. It will melt and become gooey in the oven.
  • Serve the tarts warm or at room temperature. They are best enjoyed within a day of being made.

Conclusion:

These caramelized balsamic and red onion tarts with goat's cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. The combination of sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar, caramelized onions, and creamy goat's cheese is sure to please everyone.

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