Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Health score
3%
Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart
45 min.
8
300kcal

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Looking for a delicious and elegant appetizer or light lunch that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart! This delightful dish comes together in just 45 minutes and serves 8, making it perfect for gatherings or a special meal at home. With a flaky, golden-brown crust, tender and sweet caramelized red onions, and the rich, tangy flavor of goat cheese, it's a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

This tart is not only delicious but also quite beautiful, with its layers of thinly sliced, roasted red onions and creamy goat cheese. The custard base, made from a simple mixture of egg yolks and heavy whipping cream, binds everything together into a creamy, savory filling. The addition of a pinch of ground black pepper adds a subtle kick that complements the sweetness of the onions and the creaminess of the goat cheese perfectly.

Baking this tart is a breeze, thanks to the step-by-step instructions provided. You'll start by preheating your oven and lining a tart form with pastry, then blind baking it to create a perfect base. Next, you'll roast the red onions in olive oil until they're tender and slightly caramelized, adding a touch of salt and pepper for seasoning. After that, it's just a matter of whisking together the cream and egg yolks, arranging the onions in the pastry shell, pouring over the creamy mixture, and topping it all off with slices of goat cheese.

Once baked to perfection, this Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart offers a balanced caloric profile, with 300 kcal per serving. The breakdown includes 9.06% protein, 65.33% fat, and 25.61% carbohydrates, making it a satisfying yet relatively light option.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, planning a casual get-together, or simply want to treat yourself to a special meal, this Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart is sure to be a hit. It's the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication, and it's ready to become one of your go-to recipes. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  egg yolk 
  • 4.5 ounces goat cheese 
  • pinch pepper black
  • 0.6 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion red with roots intact quartered
  • servings salt to taste
  • 9-inch pie crust dough ()

Equipment

  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  2. Line a 9 inch fluted, loose-bottom flat tart pan with pastry. Chill for 15 minutes. Cover with foil, and fill with pie weights.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove foil and weights, and bake for a further 5 minutes.
  5. Put onions in a roasting tin, and drizzle over the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. Beat together egg yolks and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the red onions over the base of the baked pastry.
  7. Pour cream mixture over onions. Slice the goat cheese thinly, and dot over the top of the tart.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until custard has just set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein9.06%
Fat65.33%
Carbs25.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.38
Glycemic Load
1.42
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.8921739225802%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
3.44mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
13.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.77kcal
14.99%
Fat:21.95g
33.77%
Saturated Fat:9.8g
61.23%
Carbohydrates:19.35g
6.45%
Net Carbohydrates:17.56g
6.38%
Sugar:3.64g
4.04%
Cholesterol:101.25mg
33.75%
Sodium:365.81mg
15.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.85g
13.7%
Phosphorus:115.89mg
11.59%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.31%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.06%
Folate:43.08µg
10.77%
Vitamin A:537.09IU
10.74%
Selenium:6.55µg
9.36%
Copper:0.17mg
8.49%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.48%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.25%
Iron:1.32mg
7.35%
Fiber:1.8g
7.19%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.71%
Calcium:64.08mg
6.41%
Vitamin C:5.2mg
6.3%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.44%
Vitamin K:5.16µg
4.91%
Vitamin D:0.73µg
4.84%
Potassium:154.03mg
4.4%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.18%
Zinc:0.58mg
3.84%
Magnesium:14.84mg
3.71%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.19%
Source:Allrecipes