Sometimes I want to feel like I’m eating fancy, but not put in a ton of effort. These Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomato Puff Pastry Tartlets are SO easy and SO tasty!!!! You get the crisp of the puff pastry, the tangy creaminess of the goat cheese, the juiciness of the tomatoes and the herbaceousness of the basil all in one delicious bite.
Take my advice and don’t skimp on the goat cheese, (you can use plain or herbed… for me the more flavor, the better.) If for some strange reason you don’t like goat cheese, (yes, there are people who don’t), try substituting whipped cream cheese, mascarpone or ricotta. As a note, I get my favorite goat cheese from Sams Club!
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough
- 1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water
- Red & yellow cherry tomatoes, washed and sliced in half. (A minimum of 12 of each color.)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Goat cheese
- Dried thyme
- Fresh basil, cut in to strips
- Optional: Balsamic Glaze Reduction (I like Trader Joes)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line two baking trays with silicone mats.
- Unroll your pastry dough and cut in to 24 equal squares. (6 cuts along the longer side and 4 cuts along the shorter side.) Place 12 on each prepared baking tray. Score a smaller square about 1/4 inch in from the edge of each cut square and prick the smaller square a few times with a fork.
- Whisk together the egg and water and brush lightly over each square.
- Toss the tomato halves with the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Spread a good amount of goat cheese in the middle of each square of pastry, sprinkle with pepper and thyme, then top with at least one red and one yellow tomato half, cut side up.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, top with a few strips of shredded basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze reduction right before serving if desired!
As a note, I used to make my own balsamic glaze reduction until I found one at Trader Joe’s that I really love and it’s easy on the wallet! You can also find it in most grocery stores. If you can’t find it and want to make your own, here is my recipe:
Balsamic Glaze (If you can’t get the Trader Joe’s one):
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1-1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 bay leaf
Combine the vinegar, honey and bay leaf in a small saucepan and boil over medium-high heat until syrupy, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and cover to keep warm.
Goat Cheese & Roasted Tomato Puff Pastry Tartlets
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough
- 1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water
- 24 red & yellow cherry tomatoes washed and sliced in half
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Goat cheese
- Dried thyme
- Fresh basil cut in to strips
- Optional: Balsamic Glaze Reduction
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400. Line two baking trays with silicone mats.
- Unroll your pastry dough and cut in to 24 equal squares. (6 cuts along the longer side and 4 cuts along the shorter side.) Place 12 on each prepared baking tray. Score a smaller square about 1/4 inch in from the edge of each cut square and prick the smaller square a few times with a fork.
- Whisk together the egg and water and brush lightly over each square.
- Toss the tomato halves with the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Spread a good amount of goat cheese in the middle of each square of pastry, sprinkle with pepper and thyme, then top with at least one red and one yellow tomato half, cut side up.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, top with a few strips of shredded basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze reduction right before serving if desired!
Notes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1-1/2 Tbsp honey
- 1 bay leaf
Do you recommend using thawed or frozen puff pastry?
I like the refrigerated puff pastry the best, but if I’m using the frozen I let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before unrolling!
Going to a party and want to take these. Should I put them together there? Or can I put them together and just bake them there?
I would throw them together and just bake there if they are good with it! 🙂 They are great fresh!