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Apple, Pear, and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts

Delicious and visually stunning puff pastry tarts filled with sweet apples and pears, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Base
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
Aromatic Onion Layer
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Cheese Layer
  • 7 ounces goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fruit & Toppings
  • 3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 pear, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
  • pinch ground allspice
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • Fresh herbs or small basil leaves, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 ½ tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced onion and rosemary, then cook until they are golden, about 5–6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the puff pastry to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out roughly twenty 4-inch circles.
  4. Arrange ten pastry rounds on the baking sheet and prick them with a fork to prevent puffing too much. From the remaining rounds, cut out smaller circles to create rings for the edges.
  5. Brush the base rounds with beaten egg, then place the rings atop each one to form raised edges. Chill these pastry shells in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, mix the goat cheese with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Spoon a small amount of the onion mixture onto each chilled pastry base, followed by about 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture.
  3. Arrange the apple and pear slices over the cheese, overlapping slightly for a lovely presentation, and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
  4. Melt the remaining butter and gently brush it over the fruit, then sprinkle with a touch of allspice to enhance the flavors.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pastry is nicely puffed and golden brown.
  2. Finally, drizzle the warm tarts with honey and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Avoid microwaving.