Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Say Cheese

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 individual tarts

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 package (17.3 ounces/2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted
Good olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions (2 large onions)
3 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus 2 ounces shaved with a vegetable peeler
4 ounces garlic-and-herb goat cheese (recommended: Montrachet)
1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves

Directions

Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11-inch square. Using a 6-inch wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 circles from the sheet of puff pastry, discarding the scraps. Repeat with the second pastry sheet to make 4 circles in all. Place the pastry circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to low heat and add the onions and garlic. Saute for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are limp and there is almost no moisture remaining in the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the wine, and thyme and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Remove from the heat.

Using a sharp paring knife, score a 1/4-inch-wide border around each pastry circle. Prick the pastry inside the score lines with the tines of a fork and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan on each round, staying inside the scored border.

Place 1/4 of the onion mixture on each circle, again staying within the scored edge. Crumble 1 ounce of goat cheese on top of the onions. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper. Finally, scatter 4 or 5 shards of Parmesan on each tart.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. The bottom sheet pan may need an extra few minutes in the oven. Serve hot or warm.

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SUSAN M. Newtown Square, PA 01-27-2010
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WOW!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I left the pastry in squares and they were beautiful. I didn't have any fresh basil, so I used fresh thyme. They were out... of this world. These would be fabulous appetizers. I'm going to play with the recipe, cutting the pastry into smaller rounds.Read more
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emma woodinville, WA 01-23-2010
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Pretty and Delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tested out this recipe on my husband last night for an upcoming dinner party and WOW...these are good! I made smaller,... individual portions since I plan on using this for an appetizer. I used a 4 inch round cookie cutter. They were cute and the perfect size. They only took 15 minutes to cook in my convection oven. My husband who's not a big fan of goat cheese loved them. I also used dried thyme and dried basil since I didn't have fresh and it was still yummy. Read more
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heidi marietta, GA 01-16-2010
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yummi
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cut the recipe in half and it still worked out delicious.. I left the pastry in a square and only minimaly scored it.. be... patient with the onions.. they do take about 20 min on low heat.. I also mixed some of the boursin herb with some herb goat cheese.. half and half and it turned out delicious.. big hit.. the 425 did seem a bit high.. so it was perfect on 400 for about 20 min.. enjoy. Read more
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Christine Blacksburg, VA 01-15-2010
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for dinner as I had alll the ingredients and hubby loved it! Added in some fresh spinach sauteed as I wanted to use... that up as well and put on first and then put onions on top of it. I cut the tomoatoes into smaller pieces to sprinkle on as I hate it when you h ave a big piece and take a bite and it all comes off in one piece. REcipe worked great and a good way to use puff pastry. Used left over puff pastry to make turnovers, rolled out and put on apricot jam warmed, brown sugar, raisins and chopped nuts and cooked at 400 deg. for 20 mins. That way I used up all the puff pastry and did not have to throw any away. Can use any ingredients for the tartlets and served it with a great green salad for dinner with fruit for dessert. Def. will do again.Read more
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Pauline caledonia, MI 01-13-2010
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Easy and Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made a 1/2 recipe and substituted boursin cheese for the goat cheese...I had it in the house. Yummy. I put this recipe... together while making the rest of the supper. Next time I will try them in a smaller version and at a lower temperature....mine cooked quickly.Read more
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Gina New York, NY 12-28-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe but next time I would make them smaller although it probably is much more time consuming...they're great hot or... room temp as well.Read more