Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Tarte Tatin

This recipe for caramelized onion and mushroom tarte tatin made with puffed pastry and goat cheese produces an elegant and delicious appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 584 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese
• 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), sliced
• 1 pinch thyme, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until soft and caramelized, 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms until browned and tender yet crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Roll puff pastry out on a lightly-floured work surface. Cut out 5-inch circles using a round cutter and place on a baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and puffed, about 12 minutes. Transfer puffs to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

Beat goat cheese and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Season with thyme. Spread goat cheese mixture over cooled pastry puffs; top each with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Place pastries back onto baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes.