Puff Pastry with Figs, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Puff pastry is topped with fresh figs, creamy goat cheese, and caramelized onions for a wonderful appetizer for guests or to set on your party buffet.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 (17 1/2 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
14 ounces creamy goat cheese
1 orange, zested
1 pinch salt
7 fresh figs, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed

Directions

1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onions, stirring frequently, until browned, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar, mix well, and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry dough and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3 Stir goat cheese and orange zest together in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and spread onto puff pastry. Top with figs and caramelized onions. Sprinkle with thyme leaves.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is puffed up and golden brown, about 20 minutes.