Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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1 sheet puff pastry (approx. 9x9 inches)
→ Onion Filling
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese
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4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, allowing 5 minutes between stirs to develop color. After 15 minutes, stir in balsamic vinegar and thyme, then continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until onions are jammy and deeply caramelized.
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Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into six equal rectangles. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over each pastry rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Generously crumble goat cheese atop the onions and sprinkle with additional fresh thyme leaves.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the tarts on the middle rack for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
# Notes:
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Pat the caramelized onions dry with paper towels to prevent soggy pastry bottoms.
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Chilling the assembled tarts for 10 minutes before baking enhances puff pastry flakiness.
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Fresh thyme imparts the best aromatic flavor compared to dried.