The mini red onion and brie tarte tatins are the perfect idea for a tasty appetizer and a delicious starter to make in half an hour. Few ingredients, economical, and an extremely easy process for which we won’t need special molds or equipment. In fact, just cut rectangles of puff pastry and fill them upside down. The peculiarity of tarte tatins is the filling placed under the puff pastry, so after cooking, we will flip them and discover how the onions have melted with the brie and perfectly caramelized thanks to the addition of oil and balsamic vinegar.
The process to prepare these mini tarte tatins is very simple: pour oil and balsamic vinegar on a sheet of baking paper, place a slice of red onion, the brie, some rosemary needles, or other dried aromatic herbs, and cover everything with a rectangle of puff pastry. Proceed in this same way until you make eight mini tarte tatins. Brush them with oil and balsamic vinegar and bake for about 30 minutes at 392 degrees Fahrenheit. Once cooked, just flip them over and enjoy.
Like puff pastry snacks or puff pastry with asparagus, these mini tarte tatins are surely a perfect idea for a buffet, an appetizer, and a starter on any occasion, even for parties like Christmas, New Year’s, or others. We can make them this way or customize them with other types of vegetables and cheeses, creating countless versions each one more delicious than the last! You just have to try them!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: French
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare Mini red onion and brie tarte tatins
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 1 red onion
- 4.2 oz brie
- aromatic herbs
- balsamic vinegar
- extra virgin olive oil
- basil
Tools to prepare Mini red onion and brie tarte tatins
- Parchment paper
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Brush
- 1 Oven
Steps to prepare Mini red onion and brie tarte tatins
To prepare the mini red onion and brie tarte tatins first peel a red onion and cut it into eight slices.
Cut the brie into pieces.
Unroll the puff pastry and divide it into 8 rectangles.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on a tray or baking sheet. Pour a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and one of oil on one side of the parchment paper.
Place a slice of red onion on the oil.
Distribute some pieces of brie and add some rosemary and oregano or other dried aromatic herbs.
Place the puff pastry rectangle on the onion and brie and press lightly with your hands so that it adheres to the other ingredients.
With a kitchen brush, spread a mix of oil and balsamic vinegar on the puff pastry.
Bake the mini tarte tatins in the preheated oven at 392 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25-30 minutes.
Once ready, remove from the oven and flip them gently using a spatula.
Serve them accompanied by some freshly chopped basil.
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You can store mini red onion and brie tarte tatins for a couple of days in the fridge.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can a round puff pastry roll be used instead of a rectangular one?
Yes, you can make delicious Mini savory tarte tatins even with a round puff pastry roll, as shown in the recipe for mini tarte tatins with cherry tomatoes.
What if I want to use shortcrust pastry instead of puff pastry?
You can also use shortcrust pastry, either store-bought or homemade, or even pre-made pizza dough as an alternative.
Can these mini tarte tatins be made in cake form?
Of course, because the classic Mini tarte tatin is actually a cake originally made in a sweet version, from which countless sweet and savory versions have been created like the one we propose today. You just need to arrange the onion slices on a sheet of parchment paper smothered with oil and balsamic vinegar, cover with brie slices and tiny aromas, then with the puff pastry roll pressing well at the edges with your hands so that the filling and puff pastry adhere perfectly.
