Caramelised Onion Goat Cheese Thyme Tarts

A delicate phyllo shell holds caramelised red onion and melting goats cheese flavoured with thyme and garlic. Perfect as a dinner party appetizer.

Pre-heat the oven to 435f.

Melt half the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the onions and cook for 25-30 minutes until soft and golden.

Stir in the sugar , balsamic vinegar , thyme and garlic granules.

Leave to cool.

Melt the remaining butter.

Unroll the pastry sheets and cut each one into four.

In a patty tin , layer two quarters on top of each other , brushing lightly with butter between the sheets and on top.

Spoon 1 / 4 of the onions into the centre and set aside.

Repeat with the remaining pastry and onions to make 4 tarts.

Place a slice of cheese on top of the onions on each tart.

Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with butter.

Chill for 30 minutes.

Bake for 15-20 minutes , until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melting.

Serve with a few salad leaves.

butter, red onions, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, garlic granules, phyllo pastry, goat cheese, olive oil