A handful of ingredients & a few minutes of prep is all it takes to create these beautiful tomato & goat cheese tarts – puff pastry, fresh thyme, creamy goat cheese & ripe cherry tomatoes – make for part of an effortless Easter brunch or a light meal.
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These are so easy you could almost make them in your sleep: leave the pastry to thaw in the fridge overnight & the next morning before guests arrive simple spread the pastry sheets with goat cheese, scatter the tomatoes, pluck some fresh thyme sprigs, salt & pepper & they’re ready to bake. So simple.
The pastry is warm & flaky & the cheese creamy & luxurious. Pastry & cheese are the perfect start to an almost effortless Easter brunch especially served with some bubbles. Enjoy!
tomato goat cheese tarts
Ingredients
- 17.3 oz package puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese, softened
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 lb yellow & red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Place a sheet of puff pastry on a baking sheet. Spread the pastry with half of the goat cheese to within a little less than 1/2 inch of all four sides. Brush the sides with egg & fold them over to form a border. Use a fork to lightly press them down. Repeat with the other sheet of pastry & goat cheese, placing it on the baking sheet.
- Scatter with both tarts with the tomatoes & thyme. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake on the lower racks for about 35 minutes, switching baking sheets around halfway through cooking. Cook until pastry is puffed & golden brown & tomatoes are wilted. Cut each tart into 4 to 6 pieces to serve. Serve warm. Serves 6 to 8.
We use Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets in this recipe.
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