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Fig Goat Cheese Tarts

Trust me when I say these little tarts will make you look like a gourmet chef, but they're secretly so simple! The sweet fig jam with tangy goat cheese is a match made in heaven, and using store-bought puff pastry means you can whip these up while simultaneously wrapping presents. Talk about multita
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz goat cheese softened
  • ¾ cup fig jam or preserves
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
  • Pinch of black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each into 12 squares (about 2x2 inches). Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Using a fork, prick the center of each square a few times, leaving about ¼-inch border around the edges. Brush the borders with the beaten egg.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed. Remove from oven and gently press down the centers if they've puffed up too much.
  5. Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese in the center of each tart, then top with a small dollop of fig jam.
  6. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes just to warm the toppings. Remove and drizzle with honey, sprinkle with nuts, fresh thyme, and a tiny crack of black pepper.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature. These are best enjoyed the day they're made!