Shallot & Goats Cheese Tarts

These are so tasty. You will not be able to stop eating them. They are great for a party or when having some guests over during this festive season. They can be eaten hot or cold and will the just as tasty either way. Using the store bought pastry saves time and puts a lot less stress on those of us hosting! Of course you can always bring these TO a party! Everyone will love you for it

Makes aprox. 15

12 shallots, peeled
1 roll ready made puff pastry
6 cm round cutter
25g butter
25g brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
100g goats cheese
Salt & Pepper

Pre heat oven to 200C

First cut out your circles and set aside on some baking paper

Boil shallots in water for 3 mins
Remove, drain and rinse under cold water, drain again

Heat butter in a pot with sugar. Stir until dissolved
Add shallots and season. Allow the shallots to break up a little

Set aside to cool

Add roughly 1 tbsp of shallot mix to the centre of the pastry circles. Leave an edge on each circle to allow the pastry to rise

Using your fingers, crumble some goats cheese onto each

Resist the urge to lick you fingers!

You can also sprinkle some parsley on. Its not a must but it does give an extra something if you happen to have it lying around

Brush pastry edges with egg (optional)

Pop all into the oven for 15 mins, until the pastry in golden


Please do enjoy! They taste amazing!