Goat Cheese and Anchovy Tart

This recipe is a great addition to a Spanish Tapas party. You can serve it as a tart cut into wedges or use any size muffin pans to make individual servings. Don't forget the Sangria.

Serves 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 47 minutes

Ingredients



  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 light bodied white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 refrigerated pie pastry sheets, thawed according to package instructions
  • 8 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ tablespoon mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste

    Instructions:


    Preheat oven to 450°F. Butter a tart pan. Cut onion into very thin slices. In a heavy skillet heat butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and sauté onion, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add wine and deglaze skillet, scraping up any brown bits and cooking until liquid is evaporated. Stir in thyme and cook mixture until onion is deep golden.
    While onion is cooking, line 2 tart pans with the pie pastries. Prick pastries all over with a fork and chill for 30 minutes; cook 12 minutes. Remove pastries and reduce heat to 375 degrees. In a food processor blend cheeses, yolks, flour, and butter until smooth. Stir in anchovy paste, onions, and chopped herbs and pour filling into tart shell. Bake tart 20 minutes, or until filling is just set. Cool tart in pan on a rack and remove rim. Serve tart warm or at room temperature.

    Terri’s Tips:

  • I use fresh tarragon and parsley for the mixed herbs but you can use any combination such as sage and rosemary or basil and oregano
  • Make mini tarts for appetizers by using any size muffin pan that you want your tarts to be. Prepare muffin pan the same as for the tart pan.
  • Add smoky flavored bacon for additional flavor

    Cooking Wiser:

  • Sauté onions in olive oil
  • Use low fat cream cheese
  • Tart can be prepared in advance and frozen, remove from freezer and allow to thaw. Reheat 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.