Sun Dried Tomato And Goat Cheese Tarts Recipes

TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11-inch square. Using a 6-inch wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 circles from the sheet of puff pastry, discarding the scraps. Repeat with the second pastry sheet to make 4 circles in all. Place the pastry circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to low heat and add the onions and garlic. Saute for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are limp and there is almost no moisture remaining in the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the wine, and thyme and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Remove from the heat.
• Using a sharp paring knife, score a 1/4-inch-wide border around each pastry circle. Prick the pastry inside the score lines with the tines of a fork and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan on each round, staying inside the scored border.
• Place 1/4 of the onion mixture on each circle, again staying within the scored edge. Crumble 1 ounce of goat cheese on top of the onions. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper. Finally, scatter 4 or 5 shards of Parmesan on each tart.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. The bottom sheet pan may need an extra few minutes in the oven. Serve hot or warm.

TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 10-inch tart pan and line it with the pastry. Keep in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
• Brush the mustard over the bottom of the dough. Slice the tomatoes and arrange over the mustard in concentric circles, overlapping them slightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the herbs.
• Beat together the eggs and goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the tomatoes. Drizzle on the olive oil. Place in the oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is nicely browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

FRESH TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet. Saute the onion until soft but not brown. Stir in the garlic, then add the chopped tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture is thick. Season with basil, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat eggs with half-and-half and a pinch of salt. Stir in the cheeses and the tomato mixture. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
• Arrange the tomato slices on top and dot with butter. Bake about 35 minutes, until the custard is set. Cool briefly, then serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TARTINES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Brush 1 side of baguette slices with 2 tablespoons oil and arrange, oiled sides up, on a baking sheet. Toast bread in middle of oven until golden on top, about 7 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool. Leave oven on.
• Stir together fresh and dried tomatoes, basil, vinegar, and 1/2 tablespoon oil.
• Spread each toast with tapenade and top with a slice of goat cheese and a rounded teaspoon of tomato mixture. Arrange tartines on a baking sheet, then season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil.
• Bake tartines in middle of oven until cheese is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS

Steps:

• Roll the pie dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rounds using a 2-1/2 inch cutter. You should have about 30.
• Place rounds into mini muffin tins and prick the dough with a fork.
• Bake about 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to cool.
• For filling:.
• Combine the egg, milk, sherry, basil, garlic, flour and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to blend. Sesgt aside.
• In another bowl, mix together the goat cheese, tomato and green onion.
• Place 1 t. of goat cheese mixture into each shell. Fill nearly full with egg mixture, about 3/4 t. per shell. Bake until filling is set about 6-8 minutes.