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beet and goat cheese puff pastry tart appetizer cut into squares.
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Beet Appetizer With Goat Cheese On Puff Pastry

If you like roasted beets and tangy goat cheese, this beet appetizer on puff pastry is for you. It's a simple, pretty and make-ahead tart. Make it effortless by buying pre-packaged fresh roasted beets!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings (change as needed): 16 appetizer squares
Author: Cheryl Avrich

Ingredients

  • 2 medium fresh beets. Note 1 (red, golden or striped)
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted, Note 2
  • 1 egg (plus 1 tsp water) for egg wash
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • honey, for drizzling
  • Garnish options: basil leaves, diced peaches or pears, fresh goat cheese, pea shoots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F/218C.
  • ROAST THE BEETS: Cut off the green stems of the beets. Scrub the beets under running water to remove dirt and sand. Oil the beets, then wrap tightly in tin foil. Place them on a foil-lined pan (in case they drip) and roast for about 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool a bit. Over the sink, slide off the skins. Wash your hands right away to avoid stains from the beet juice. Slice thinly - about 1/16 to1/8 inch - using a sharp knife. Skip this step is using pre-packaged roasted beets.
  • PREPARE PUFF PASTRY: Unroll the sheet of puff pastry and lay it on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Blend water and egg to create an egg wash. Lightly brush puff pastry with egg wash. Cut pastry in half to make two pieces (this is optional for easier handling).
  • ASSEMBLE, BAKE, SERVE: Crumble half the goat cheese on the puff pastry leaving a 1/2 inch edge all around. Cover with the beet slices, overlapping a bit. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle more goat cheese on top. Alternatively, wait until tarts are baked and sprinkle fresh goat cheese on top. Bake for about 20-20 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and crispy. Drizzle honey over the tarts. Add garnish if desired. Cut each rectangle into 8 pieces for a total of 16 appetizers. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

  1. Shortcut for beets: buy pre-packaged roasted beets. This saves over an hour of time!
  2. Puff pastry: if possible buy frozen puff pastry that come in two rolled sheets. This way you just unfold it (no rolling). Puff pastry labeled 'made with butter' has a richer taste. 
  3. Make ahead: This beet and goat cheese appetizer can be made ahead and served at room temperature. If you like, you can reheat it for 5 minutes in a 375F/190C oven. Add garnish after reheating.
 
Nutrition values are estimates and include a drizzle of honey and no extra garnish. 
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg