One of my favourite things about having friends and family visit (apart from their company of course!) is planning and making yummy food for us all to enjoy. Over the years I’ve learnt that the best recipes to make when entertaining are those which are simple and most importantly can be made ahead of time, just like these simple Caramelised Onion and Feta Tarts.
I have a looong love affair with caramelised onion and love to add it to my food whenever I can. Some of my favourite combinations include toasted chicken, cheese and caramelised onion sandwich and a simple dry biscuit smeared with caramelised onions and slice of brie cheese – yum! So I was more than a little excited to be sent a some samples from the Simply Stirred range of Marinades and Dressings to try, and decided it was the perfect excuse (not that I really need one!) to make these easy Caramelised Onion Tarts.
I promise you that these simple Caramelised Onion and Feta Tarts really are easy to make, after all you only need five ingredients to put it together! You can easily prepare your pasty and other ingredients ahead of time, however I wouldn’t add the toppings until you are just about to put it in the oven though. You could make mini Caramelised Onions Tarts if your prefer, but I think these size tarts are just the right size for a starter or a light snack.
Simple Caramelised Onion and Feta Tarts
Ingredients
- 290 g jar of Simply Stirred Caramelised Onion
- 1 sheet of partially thawed puff pastry
- 100 g of feta cheese
- 100 g of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of finely grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220 degrees and line a tray with baking paper.
- Cut the puff pastry in half diagonally and vertically to create four individual squares.
- Using a sharp knife, score a 1cm border around the edge of each pastry square, making sure you don’t cut all the way through.
- Prick the centre square of each tart with a fork and sprinkle 1/4 of the parmesan cheese onto each pastry square, taking care not to sprinkle it onto the border.
- Add a quarter of Simply Stirred Caramelised Onions to each of your tarts.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled feta to the top of each tart and place them onto a baking tray.
- Season with a little salt and pepper and place into the oven to cook for 12 - 15 minutes or until the pastry is a lovely golden brown.
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Caramelised onion is the BEST! These tarts look beautiful Lauren! I would be diving for one if they were served at a dinner party. I must try!
Lauren says
Thanks Jess, you will have to make them!
Natalia says
These look amazingly delicious! I’m going to try this recipe really soon!!
Lauren says
Thanks Natalia, I hope you enjoy it!
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says
I’m a big fan of caramelised onions too, Lauren. These little tarts look like a great way to enjoy them! Strange how such a ‘savoury’ vegetable can taste so good with a bit of sweetness added. I love to make them at home by adding a bit of brown sugar to the pan while cooking them over a very low heat. Absolute heaven!!
Lauren says
It sure is, it’s one of my favourite combinations though!
Peachy Keen Mumma says
I love the shortcut of using the jar of onion. Wouldn’t have thought of that. I always just stand at the stove stirring my onion FOREVER! This looks beautiful!
Lauren says
Me too, and these taste even better then the ones I make!
Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
Yum! Feta, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan – three of my favourite things – so it goes without saying that I heart these tarts!
Lauren says
What more could you want?!
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
This looks amaaaazing! I need to check out the simply stirred range!
Lauren says
You really should, it’s fab!
Natalie @ our parallel connection says
Sitting here reading this while having a coffee and now I’m starving .. Thanks lol
Lauren says
Haha, sorry!
Vanessa says
This looks like a great idea for a weekend brunch. Yum!
Lauren says
It would be perfect!
Nicole @ The Builder's Wife says
Yummy! I make a similar one with tomatoes and pesto, so simple, light and yummy!
Lauren says
Ooh that sounds great!
Shari says
Yum – this looks like an awesome little lunch recipe {especially if you have import guests}.
Lauren says
It would be perfect!
Phelan Amanda says
OMG…I just now read this recipe and believe it or not i actually tried this recipe it came out AMAZING. This certainly looks & sounds delicious 😀
Lauren says
Thanks you 🙂
Bec @ Styled by Bec says
I love easy recipes like this. I always have puff pastry for that reason to make a quick and light snack.
Lauren says
Me too, it’s so versatile!
Janet aka Middle Aged Mama says
I was wondering, “How do you caramelise onion?!” but then saw that you get it from a jar – even better for a lazy cook like me! Looks amazing!!!!
Visiting from #teamIBOT x
Lauren says
I like recipes to be nice and easy – and yummy of course!
Renee Wilson says
These are one of my favourite things to eat and I’ve not made them for such a long time. I might try them this weekend 🙂
Lauren says
You should do it Renee, they are so easy!
Ingrid says
What a perfect tart to serve for visitors! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Lauren says
it sure is, thanks Ingrid 🙂
lu @ looking for mama me says
yum! caramelised onion and feta, cant go wrong 🙂
Lauren says
It’s a pretty awesome combination!
shannon @my2morrows says
Yum. These look so so good. Huge fan of caramelised onion! Xx
Lauren says
Thanks Shannon!
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers says
I love caramelised onion too and easy entertaining so this is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing it on YWF too.
Lauren says
Thanks for hosting x
Jayne says
Great recipe Lauren! I have family coming over on the weekend and I love the idea of puff pastry treats to serve and using a jar of caramelised onions – all that flavour but nice and quick!
Karin @ Calm to Conniption says
I always think tarts are impressive. I know they aren’t super hard but they just look fancy.
Lauren says
You’ve got to love a recipe that makes you look good!
Pat says
How small can I cut the pieces of pastry…I’m looking for individual bites as canapés
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Pat, you can cut them as small as you like, just check them after they have been in the oven for 8 minutes or so 🙂
Pat says
Thanks I’ll try them !
Chez Krey says
A 220 degree oven for puff pastry? Really? That just melted the butter out of the pastry.
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Chez, yes 220 degrees celsius is what I usually cook pastry on 🙂