Description
These Goat Cheese and Walnut Tarts are a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet honey nestled in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for entertaining or as a light lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pastry: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal squares or circles.
- Make filling: In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble tarts: Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square and top with chopped walnuts. Fold or crimp the edges slightly to form a rustic tart shape.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can add dried cranberries or figs for a sweet contrast.
- These tarts pair well with a simple salad for a light lunch or make a great appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
