Apricot Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry dough
• 3–4 oz goat cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup apricot jam (or preferred flavor jam)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• Hot honey, for drizzling
• Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 Tbsp water) for glossy edges

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the tarts evenly and to a perfect flaky texture.

2. 2

   Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the sheet of puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into desired tart sizes (about 3×3 inches squares or circles).

3. 3

   Score Edges: Lightly score a smaller square or circle inside each cut piece, about ½ inch from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through. This helps create a raised border when baked.

4. 4

   Apply Egg Wash (Optional): Brush the edges of the puff pastry pieces with the prepared egg wash to achieve a glossy, golden brown finish once baked.

5. 5

   Add Goat Cheese and Jam: Spread a generous layer of softened goat cheese inside the scored border of each pastry piece, then dollop apricot jam on top of the goat cheese evenly.

6. 6

   Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped walnuts and fresh thyme leaves over the goat cheese and jam layer for added texture and flavor.

7. 7

   Bake Tarts: Place the prepared tarts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

8. 8

   Drizzle with Hot Honey: Remove the tarts from the oven and immediately drizzle hot honey over each one to add a spicy-sweet finishing touch.

9. 9

   Serve: Allow the tarts to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.