Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Tartlets (Printable Version)
Mini tartlets with roasted beets, goat cheese, and thyme in golden puff pastry. Perfect appetizer or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pastry Base
01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
02 - 2 medium roasted beets, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. On a lightly floured surface, cut puff pastry into 2-inch squares and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
02 - Evenly distribute softened goat cheese onto the center of each pastry square. Arrange beet slices over the goat cheese.
03 - Sprinkle each tartlet with fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper.
04 - Place baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and transfer tartlets to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Made with only five simple ingredients found in most grocery stores
- Ready in under thirty minutes which is perfect for stress-free entertaining
- Impressive and festive presentation despite minimal effort
- Impossible to stop at just one when served warm out of the oven
02 -
- Vegetarian friendly crowd-pleaser
- Naturally colorful presentation brightens any spread
- Tastes just as good at room temperature as warm
03 -
- Always roast your beets until they are fully tender and peel them when just cool enough to handle their deep sweetness and texture transform the tartlets
- Handle puff pastry gently and keep it as cold as possible for best flakiness Never skip the fresh herbs a dusting of thyme or rosemary is the difference between bland and vibrant for every bite