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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Pamela Austin, TX 10-28-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very easy to make and tasted wonderful.
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debra palos heights, IL 10-19-2009
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A great starter
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this receipe last night for dinner, it is quite time consuming. I did feel that the flavors weren't vivid enough, I... think next time I would use a different cheese, maybe feta or blue cheese, my goat cheese was very mild. I followed INA receipe except for the wine, I didn't have ant white opened so I used a little Banfi red. 425 degrees seems quite high and they cooked up in 20 minutes, maybe a little too brown around the edges but the pastry was so very delicate I was glad I was watching them carefully. My edges puffed up a bit, I thought they should have been higher. Anyone else have that issue? I can't wait to try it again, Thanks Ina!! Read more
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dina oak park, CA 10-07-2009
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help! where does the basil go?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am about to make these amazing sounding morsels. Does anyone know where the basil belongs?
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Lynn Vallejo, CA 10-02-2009
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Wow this is great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this a few times and I love it. My son says it's the best thing he has ever eaten, I agree. Also makes a good... starter when having company.Read more
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Erin Plymouth, MN 09-22-2009
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Great and good for leftovers
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The Tarts were awesome, easy to do and very tasty! The only problem is that I just had way too many onions. I used the extra... onions the next day in a 'stir fry' of veggies and blue cheese that was good as well. This was a great use for extra puff pastry.Read more
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Kara San Pedro, CA 09-01-2009
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Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These really make you look like you know what you are doing in the kitichen! I little time consuming, but simple to do. I... used about half the amount of goat cheese and I also used the leftover pastry to make additional square tarts so as not to waste any. Delicious! Next time I will try the 2.5 in biscuit cutter sugestion. Sounds like the perfect appetizer size.Read more