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A lunch table featuring caramelized onion and goat cheese tart

Recipe

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

A crisp open tart with slowly browned onions, tangy goat cheese, and thyme. Cooling the onions protects the pastry layers from melting before baking.

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
48 minutes
Total
63 minutes
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook onions with oil and salt over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden. Add vinegar and cool completely.

  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 210°C and place a baking tray inside.

  3. 3

    Score a 2 cm border around the pastry without cutting through. Prick the center with a fork.

  4. 4

    Spread cooled onions inside the border, add goat cheese and thyme, and brush the border with egg.

  5. 5

    Bake on the hot tray for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and crisp. Rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

Cooking Tips

  • Cool the filling before it touches pastry.
  • Slow browning gives sweetness; high heat can burn onions before they soften.

By Italiane Recipes · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare caramelized onion and goat cheese tart ahead?

Prepare components in advance where practical, but use the final cooking and resting steps for the best texture. Cool perishable ingredients promptly and store them covered in the refrigerator.

How should I adjust the seasoning?

Cool the filling before it touches pastry. Taste near the end and make small adjustments rather than adding a large amount at once.