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Flaky Spring Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

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This flaky tart features crisp buttery pastry, tangy goat cheese, fresh spring onions, and a medley of herbs. It’s an easy, elegant brunch dish that delivers comfort and wow factor with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (about 10 oz, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Flour for dusting
  • 4–5 medium spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 6 oz creamy goat cheese (crumbled or log style)
  • 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or tarragon
  • Extra crumbled goat cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh microgreens or arugula (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or tart pan with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to fit your pan, about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer to prepared pan, folding edges to create a rim. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, crème fraîche (or sour cream), and milk (or half-and-half) until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Add crumbled goat cheese and mix gently. Fold in sliced spring onions, chives, parsley, and dill.
  5. Pour filling into chilled pastry, smoothing the top. Scatter extra spring onion slices and crumbled goat cheese over the top. Add microgreens or arugula if desired.
  6. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden crust.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown and filling is set but slightly wobbly in the center. Check at 22 minutes; cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool tart on a rack for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with extra herbs or microgreens if desired.

Notes

Chill pastry before baking for maximum flakiness. Use a sharp knife for onions and herbs. The tart is flexible—swap herbs or add seasonal veggies. For gluten-free, use GF pastry; for dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and coconut yogurt. Tart can be made ahead and reheated. Leftovers keep well in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.

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