Description
Indulge in the savory delight of this Goat Cheese & Cherry Tomato Tart with a flaky puff pastry base, creamy cheese filling, and vibrant tomatoes. Perfect for a light meal or impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Cheese Filling:
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese or sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tomatoes:
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Others:
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh basil leaves or arugula, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Make the Cheese Filling:
- Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Bake:
- Serve:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry and place it on the baking sheet. Score a border, prick the center with a fork.
Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread within the pastry border.
Toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange over the cheese.
Brush pastry edges with egg. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Let cool, garnish with basil or arugula. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add caramelized onions or drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- For mini tarts, cut the puff pastry into smaller squares before topping and baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
