An easy and delicious goat cheese tart, this Tarte au Chèvre is a creamy mixture of onion and cheese, made easy with store bought puff pastry.Finished with a drizzle of honey

tarte au chevre topped with arugula and honey

Why I love this goat cheese tart

  • If you are looking for a special, but easy dish, this Tarte au Chèvre (Goat Cheese Tart) would fit the bill perfectly. It’ seriously delicious, it comes together and bakes up quickly and it’s pretty much impossible to dig a fork into this rustic goat cheese tart without feeling you are celebrating.
  • With this easy rustic tart, crispy and buttery puff pastry combines with caramelized onions, crème fraîche, tangy goat cheese and melted Comté cheese, all topped with a sweet drizzle of honey and a topping of fresh, peppery arugula. It’s a feast for the taste buds and a lovely, cheese-filled indulgence!
  • You can Enjoy this lovely tart as an easy appetizer or as a main dish with a simple salad and a glass of white.
    I love that this tart comes together quickly with store-bought puff pastry. Simply soften the onions in a skillet, then layer the tart and bake. It’s ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients and substitutions

Just a few notes about some of the key ingredients …

✓ Puff Pastry: Any store-bought puff pastry is fine here. I love the pre-rolled sheets, for ease. You will need one sheet for this tart.

✓ Crème Fraîche: Crème Fraîche is fairly easy to find these days. It is usually found in the with yogurts or sour creams. If you can’t find Crème Fraîche (see below for how to make your own), or alternately substitute with mascarpone.

✓ Onions: You will need just one yellow cooking onion.

✓ Goat Cheese: A small, 3 oz log is all you will need here.

✓ Comté or Gruyere Cheese: Look for Comté cheese in the fine cheese section. (For Canadians, it’s easily available in the fine cheese section of Loblaws-affiliated stores as a black label cheese). If you can’t find it, Gruyere is another great option.

✓ Baby Arugula and Honey: Topping your warm tart with baby arugula is a nice fresh touch to counter the richness of the cheese. A drizzle of honey adds .a lovely sweet note.

tarte au chevre topped with arugula and honey

How to make your own Crème Fraîche

Simply combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream (not a cream labeled as filtered) and 1 Tbsp of buttermilk in a clean glass jar. Partially cover the jar with a clean kitchen towel and let it stand at room temperature up to 24 hours. After 24 hours, stir and refrigerate. The longer it sits the thicker it gets.

Recipe tips!

  • Try to just cook the onions just until softened, as they will brown up further as they cook in the oven.
  • You don’t absolutely need to line your baking pan with parchment, but if you have parchment, I recommend it for easy removal and cutting.
  • Use a roughly 9-inch round baking pan. You can use a cake pan or a pie plate.

Tip tip

Cook your onions ahead and refrigerate, so making this tart is even easier! Simply add the cool onions to the tart when assembling.

tarte au chevre topped with arugula and honey

Making ahead, storing and freezing

This tart is best enjoyed freshly cooked, as the puff pastry will lose its crispiness as it sits. You can refrigerate leftovers in the refrigerator for 2 days.

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Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Tart (Tarte au Chèvre)

An easy and delicious goat cheese tart, with onions and store-bought puff pastry. A great appetizer or main dish with a salad.
5 stars from 6 ratings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. puff pastry, thawed (225g)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup créme fraîche, or mascarpone
  • 3 oz. goat cheese log, sliced into about 5 slices
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup Comté or Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1 large egg, for egg wash (optional)

For garnish:

  • Baby arugula, for topping baked tart
  • Runny honey, to drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F (not fan assisted).
  • Line a 9-inch round baking dish (cake pan or pie plate) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat a splash of cooking oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a sprinkling of salt. Cook, stirring, until onion are softened and just beginning to colour. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Lay your sheet of thawed puff pastry over-top and press down into the pan. Trim into a round shape, discarding excess pastry, if necessary. Using a fork, pierce the pastry on the bottom several times, to stop it from puffing too much as it bakes.
  • Place the puff pastry shell into the pre-heated oven to pre-cook for 5 minutes, then remove.
  • Spread créme fraîche over the bottom of the pastry. Scatter cooked onions evenly over-top. Top with rounds of goat cheese, arranged evenly over the top. Season with a bit more salt and freshly ground pepper. Sprinkle top with shredded Comté or Gruyere cheese.
  • For egg wash, if using: In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the egg wash over the exposed sides of the pastry.
  • Bake in preheated 425F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until puffy, golden and bubbly.
  • Let stand a few minutes to set up, then lift out of the baking pan to a cutting board or serving plate. Top with baby arugula and a drizzle of honey. Slice and serve.

Notes

This tart is best enjoyed fresh. You can refrigerate and re-heat leftovers, but the puff pastry will loose some crispness.
Be sure to read the notes above this Recipe Card, where I share more detailed tips, variations and substitution suggestions for this recipe!
Cuisine: French
Course: Main Course
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 414kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 265mg, Potassium: 109mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 566IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 331mg, Iron: 1mg
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