Gateways Inn

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts: Appetizer-Snack

Servings: 15

Prep time:45 min

Ingredients:

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  Tarts:

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  Pie or unflavored pizza dough

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  Olive oil

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  Goat cheese spread:

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  (8 oz package) Goat cheese, softened

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  1/2 cup Heavy cream

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  1 tablespoon Lemon juice

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  Dash of salt and white pepper

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  Caramelized onions:

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  2 tablespoons Olive oil

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  3 large yellow or Spanish onions, thinly sliced

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  1 clove garlic, minced

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  1 teaspoon salt

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  1 teaspoon pepper

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  1 teaspoon sugar

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  2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley

Step 1:

For the tarts: Preheat oven to 350°F. On a floured surface, roll out pie or pizza dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough into 15 (4-inch) circles. Pierce dough randomly with a fork. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and cool.

Step 2:

For the goat cheese spread: Combine all spread ingredients.

Step 3:

For the caramelized onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic, salt, pepper and sugar; cook for about 10-15 minutes, until onions are dark brown and sweet. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and cool.

Step 4:

To assemble: Spread some goat cheese mixture over each crust. Spread caramelized onions over goat cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy.