Description

These baked goat cheese tarts are the ultimate appetizer for parties and holidays. Made with flaky puff pastry, creamy goat cheese, charcuterie, apples, and honey, they balance sweet and savory flavors in one elegant bite. This easy goat cheese appetizer recipe is perfect for entertaining, impressing guests with gourmet flavor while being simple to prepare in under an hour.

Ingredients

4 oz goat cheese, garlic & herb flavored

2 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

18 slices charcuterie meat (such as salami or soppressata)

1 apple, thinly sliced

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Honey (about 1 teaspoon per tart)

Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut each thawed puff pastry sheet into 9 rectangles (18 total).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Drizzle about 1 teaspoon honey in small spots where each tart will go.
For savory tarts: layer one slice of charcuterie and sprinkle with black pepper. For sweet tarts: layer 3–4 thin apple slices.
Spread about 1 tablespoon goat cheese on a puff pastry rectangle, then place it over the filling.
Seal edges by pressing gently with a fork; poke holes on top to vent steam.
Brush tops with beaten egg wash.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then flip carefully with a spatula.
Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

Swap goat cheese with cream cheese, brie, or other soft cheese for variation.
Use pears instead of apples for a sweet twist.
Add thyme or rosemary for extra aroma.
Drizzle balsamic glaze or hot honey on top after baking for a gourmet finish.
To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Freeze baked tarts in a single layer, then reheat from frozen at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tart
Calories: 120
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg