Mushroom Tart with Goat Cheese and Onion
This mushroom tart is a simple, elegant and absolutely delicious appetizer for your next party! Made with a puff pastry base, this tart is simple to put together, can be made ahead of time and is bursting with fresh flavors! Make this appetizer for your friends at your next party, it'll be an absolute hit!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- 2 brown/yellow onion finely sliced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 12 cremini mushroom small ones, finely sliced
- ½ tablespoon butter
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 egg lightly beaten for egg wash
- 2 tablespoon chives for garnish
Instructions
For Onions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and stir for 2 minutes before adding the brown sugar and balsamic. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions have reduced and are nice and sticky. Remove from pan to cool.
The Mushroom
- Heat the same skillet over medium heat and add the butter to melt. Add in the mushrooms and thyme, and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring until the mushrooms are browned and softened.
Mushroom Tart
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C
- Slice your puff pastry sheets into 9 equal pieces. Place each square on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of onion in the centre, top with a teaspoon of goat cheese and finish with around 3-4 mushrooms.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the outside edges of the tarts.
- Place in oven for 15 minutes, or until the tarts have puffed up and are lightly browned.
- Serve warm!