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Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts

Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts
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Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts are delightful savory-sweet bites combining creamy tangy goat cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, and flaky golden puff pastry. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch, these easy-to-make tarts bring a sophisticated flavor balance with minimal fuss and versatile customization options.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 4 oz soft goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup dried or fresh cranberries

Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pastry: Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the pastry out slightly. Cut into squares or circles based on your preferred tart size and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  2. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, finely chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy, ensuring the flavors blend well together.
  3. Assemble the tarts: Spoon a generous amount of the goat cheese mixture onto each piece of pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. Evenly scatter dried or fresh cranberries over the cheese filling.
  4. Add egg wash and bake: Beat the egg and brush it along the edges of each tart to promote a golden brown crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
  5. Cool and serve: Allow the tarts to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to let the filling set for an ideal texture—not too runny or hard.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry cold until just before use to ensure optimal puffiness during baking.
  • Do not overfill the tarts to avoid sogginess; use enough filling to keep pastries crisp.
  • Fresh herbs significantly improve flavor over dried alternatives.
  • Warm dried cranberries in honey or orange juice before adding for enhanced juiciness and sweetness.
  • Monitor baking closely in the last 5 minutes to prevent burning, as puff pastry bakes quickly.

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Keywords: Cranberry, Goat Cheese, Puff Pastry, Tarts, Appetizer, Snack, Holiday, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Optional

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