BRIE TARTLETS WITH CARAMELIZED BALSAMIC ONION MARMALADE

Brie Tartlets with Caramelized Balsamic Onion Marmalade image

These elegant bite-size tarts combine sweet caramelized onions with creamy Brie to create a simple yet sophisticated appetizer...perfect for your next party.-Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cut into 30 pieces
Toasted slivered almonds, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until softened. Add brown sugar, vinegar and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 35-40 minutes or until deep golden brown. Stir in salt and pepper., Place tart shells on an ungreased baking sheet. Place one piece of cheese in each; top with onion mixture., Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.