Goat Cheese and Red Onion Tarte Tatin
A savory upside-down tart featuring caramelized red onions, creamy goat cheese, and flaky puff pastry, baked until golden and inverted for a stunning, elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 medium red onions (about 600 g), peeled and cut into wedges
- 50 g unsalted butter (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves only
- 200 g fresh goat cheese, sliced (7 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 250 g ready-rolled puff pastry (9 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Melt butter in a 9-inch (23 cm) ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion wedges and cook 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over onions. Cook another 5 minutes until glossy and lightly caramelized.
- Arrange onions cut-side down in an attractive pattern. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Arrange goat cheese slices evenly over onions.
- Place puff pastry over the skillet, tucking edges inside. Cut two small slits in the center for steam.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Rest 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or slightly lukewarm.
Notes
- Ensure skillet is well buttered to prevent sticking.
- Allow tart to rest briefly before inverting.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crisp pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
