Tartlets with sweet onion, goat cheese and thyme

12 servings

110 minutes

Tartlets with sweet onion, goat cheese, and thyme are an exquisite appetizer of European cuisine, delighting with their harmonious flavor combination. The crispy dough enriched with parmesan and spices creates the perfect base for the aromatic filling. Slowly caramelized onion reveals its sweetness, while the delicate goat cheese adds a light creamy texture and zest. Thyme completes the composition, providing freshness and a refined herbal aftertaste. These tartlets are a superb decoration for a festive table and a gastronomic pleasure for true gourmets. They pair wonderfully with white wine and make an excellent appetizer for a dinner party or cozy family evening.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 196.9
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 12.2g
• Carbohydrates: 14.5g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 175 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Parmesan cheese: 40 g
• Dry mustard: 0.8 tsp
• Salad onions: 2 head
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Goat cheese: 110 g
• Thyme: 19 stem
• Cream: 120 ml
• Cayenne pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour into a bowl, add 3/4 of diced butter (the butter should be at room temperature - this makes it easier to mix with the flour). Mix with a knife until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Add parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and just over a tablespoon of cold water. Knead a firm dough. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, wrapped in plastic wrap.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 175 g
   • Butter: 100 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 40 g
   • Dry mustard: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper:  to taste

2. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, cut out 19 circles, and place them in greased molds. Prick with a fork, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

3. For the filling, finely chop the onions and sauté in butter until golden brown (about 30 minutes). In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with cream and the remaining mustard, adding salt and pepper. Distribute the onions evenly in the cooled tartlets, then pour the egg mixture on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salad onions: 2 heads
   • Butter: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Cream: 120 ml
   • Dry mustard: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Slice goat cheese into 19 thin slices, place one slice on each tartlet, garnish with thyme sprigs, sprinkle with cayenne pepper, and bake until the tartlets are golden, about 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Goat cheese: 110 g
   • Thyme: 19 stems
   • Cayenne pepper:  to taste