Description
Pesto and goat cheese tarte soleil is a stunning savory pastry shaped like a sunburst, filled with herby pesto and tangy goat cheese, perfect for sharing at parties or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional, for garnish)
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out both puff pastry sheets on a floured surface into equal-sized circles (use a dinner plate as a guide if needed).
- Place one pastry circle on the baking sheet. Spread pesto evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Dollop and lightly spread goat cheese over the pesto layer.
- Top with the second pastry circle and press edges to seal.
- Place a small glass in the center. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 16 equal strips around the center, like sun rays.
- Twist each strip 2–3 times to form spirals, then remove the glass.
- Brush the entire tarte with egg wash and sprinkle with seeds if using.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving. Pull apart to eat.
Notes
- Best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Try different fillings like sun-dried tomato tapenade or cream cheese and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg