How to Make Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Tarte Tatin - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying and comforting than a perfectly executed tarte tatin. This classic French dessert typically features caramelized fruit baked beneath a layer of puff pastry, but in this savory twist, we’re swapping the apples for rich, caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms.

The result is a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for entertaining or simply indulging in a cozy dinner at home. The sweetness of the caramelized onions pairs beautifully with the umami flavor...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 (11 ounce) log goat cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pinch thyme, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until soft and caramelized, 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir mushrooms until browned and tender yet crisp, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roll puff pastry out on a lightly-floured work surface. Cut out 5-inch circles using a round cutter and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and puffed, about 12 minutes. Transfer puffs to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Beat goat cheese and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Season with thyme. Spread goat cheese mixture over cooled pastry puffs; top each with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Place pastries back onto baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    584 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 391mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 137mg