Savory Goat Cheese and Walnut Tarts are a delightful appetizer featuring a flaky crust filled with a creamy goat cheese mixture and topped with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of honey.
Author:Nicole Grace
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles to fit your tartlet pans or a muffin tin. Press the dough into the pans and prick the bottoms with a fork.
Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the goat cheese, heavy cream, egg, black pepper, and dried thyme until smooth.
Spoon the goat cheese mixture into the cooled tart shells, filling them about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of the cheese mixture and drizzle with honey.
Return the tarts to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.