Best Goat Cheese Pastry Rounds Recipes

GOAT CHEESE & ONION PASTRIES

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A flaky puff pastry crust holds sweet caramelized onions and creamy goat cheese for an easy yet upscale appetizer. The recipe is a must on all our entertaining menus. -Heidi Ellis, Monument, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg white, beaten
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons in pan. Add onions, shallots and sugar to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are golden brown, 15-20 minutes., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in thyme, garlic and pepper. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon., On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Cut into three 9x3-in. rectangles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush dough with egg white; top with onion mixture and goat cheese. Bake until golden brown, 16-20 minutes. Cut each rectangle into 4 appetizers. Garnish with additional thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ONION AND GOAT CHEESE TARTLETS

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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 frozen puff pastry sheets, defrosted
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely sliced red onion
1/4 cup finely sliced onion
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 egg
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
3 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Take a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter and cut out 12 rounds from 2 sheets of puff pastry. Take a 12 hole mini muffin pan and place rounds of dough into each hole, pressing gently to form a cup and giving room for the filling. Cover with plastic wrap and keep the prepared pan in the refrigerator or freezer (depends how long until you need it).
In a skillet add butter and oil. Throw in the onions and cook gently until softened and caramelized, stirring frequently for about 15 to 20 minutes. Once cooked add the scallions and chives. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl whisk together the egg, cream, and salt. Add the cooked onions to the custard, stirring thoroughly. Pour into the prepared pastry cups with a spoon. Break up the goat cheese and place on top of tarts. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve.