Description
Sweet, savory, and creamy bite-sized appetizers featuring caramelized onions and tangy goat cheese baked in golden puff pastry cups.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, sprinkle with sugar, and cook slowly for 20–25 minutes until golden and soft. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares. Place squares in mini muffin tins to form cups.
3. Spoon a small amount of caramelized onions into each pastry cup. Top with a dollop of goat cheese and sprinkle thyme if desired.
4. Brush the edges of pastry cups with beaten egg.
5. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden and crispy.
6. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
Make caramelized onions ahead of time to save prep.
Add chopped toasted nuts for extra crunch.
Use plant-based puff pastry and cheese for vegan option.
Drizzle balsamic reduction on top for extra flavor.
Add a pinch of chili flakes to the onions for a subtle kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg