This goat’s cheese tart is a tasty quick dinner, that’s easy to make with minimal effort. It’s something I have been making for years and is one of the first recipes I learned to cook. It’s now a firm family favourite which I know you will love too.
This really is such a quick and easy dinner, perfect for busy weeknights. This along with my Mushroom Tart are two of my favourite tarts to make. Great for dinner with the family or lunch with the girls, minimum effort is required to make this tart.
For this goat’s cheese tart I use balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes, these tomatoes are roasted until they are sweet and just burst. I also use plenty of red onion for this tart which also gives it some lovely sweetness.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- Puff Pastry – I use an all-butter ready-rolled puff pastry sheet for this. It saves so much time!
- Red Pesto – A good store-bought vegetarian red pesto will do the job here.
- Cherry Tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes on the vine are perfect for roasting, look for firm ripe tomatoes. If you’re not roasting them then off the vine is fine.
- Red Onions – Just one red onion is enough here, it adds a lovely sweet flavour to the tart. Look out for firm onions free of soft spots, damp or mouldy patches.
- Cheese – A good quality goat’s cheese is essential so I recommend not skimping on that. For this tart, I use a mild and creamy goat’s cheese, this is the perfect balance against the sweet cherry tomatoes. I also use a vegetarian hard Italian cheese on the base of this tart.
How to Make The Best Goats Cheese Tart:
- Roast the cherry tomatoes in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They should be cooked until they just burst.
- Prepare the pastry by rolling it out and placing it on a parchment-lined baking tray. With a sharp knife score an edge along the pastry then prick it with a fork – see photo no.2
- Spread the pesto over the pastry then sprinkle the cheese over the pastry.
- Scatter the red onions over the pesto, then add the roasted cherry tomatoes and crumble the goat’s cheese over the tart. Finally, scatter some fresh thyme leaves over everything then add a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until the pastry is golden.
Top Tips for Making Goat’s Cheese Tart
- Use good quality all-butter puff pastry. Have your pastry at room temperature before you roll it out, this will make it easier to handle.
- Brush the pastry edges with milk or egg wash to get that lovely golden colour.
- Pick cherry tomatoes that are firm but ripe and roughly the same size, this way they will cook at the same time. Cherry tomatoes on the vine are great for roasting.
- Choose good quality ingredients. Whether it’s buying good quality goat’s cheese or pesto, buy the best you can afford.
Why This Recipe Works:
- This tart is really easy to make, using simple store cupboard ingredients.
- Under 400 calories per serving
- Ready in 40 minutes, really quick to make!
- Crumbly, flaky pastry, tasty toppings, it’s almost a pizza!!
- A great family-friendly dinner.
What to Serve with Goat’s Cheese Tart
I usually serve this with salad but if you want to go the extra mile or you have a very hungry family to feed, baked potato wedges are great with this. This goat’s cheese tart can be eaten warm or cold, I prefer it warm though. Leftovers are good for work lunches, again if you can warm it up all the better.
Making Ahead and Reheating
This tart really is best made fresh and eaten warm. You can eat this cold or you can reheat the tart in the oven although it may not taste as good as when made fresh. If you have any leftovers you can keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days. I don’t recommend freezing this tart.
More quick and easy vegetarian dinners:
- Mushroom Stir Fry with Broccoli & Pepper
- Artichoke & Spinach Flatbread Pizza
- Orzo Pasta Salad with Pesto
- Vegetarian Quesadilla
- Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches
Did you make this Goat’s Cheese Tart recipe? Rate it and leave a comment below to let me know what you think!
Goat's Cheese Tart with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 345 g plump cherry tomatoes, on the vine (2 +1/3 cups) left whole
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp of both sea salt and cracked black pepper divided
- 1 320g roll of ready-made puff pastry
- 1 tbsp finely grated pecorino cheese
- 2 tbsp vegetarian red pesto
- 1 medium red onion (140g) peeled, cut lengthways then sliced thinly
- 125 g of goat's cheese (1 small log or 5oz)
- A generous pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp milk
- 4 or 5 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C / 392 F.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to a medium oven-safe dish. Add the balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Give everything a shake then place the dish on the top shelf of the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Set aside until you are ready to use them.
- Roll out the pastry and place it on the lined baking sheet.Using a sharp knife, score the pastry all along the edge, about 2.5cm in from the edge.Using a fork, prick the pastry a good few times.
- Spread the red pesto over the pastry avoiding the edges. Evenly place the red onion over the pastry. Scatter the pecorino cheese over the pesto. Using a slotted spoon add the roasted cherry tomatoes to the tart.Crumble the goat's cheese over the tart then add the thyme. You can just add the sprigs or pluck the leaves and scatter them over the tart. I do a mixture of both.Drizzle the remaining olive oil over everything and add about a 1/4 teaspoon each of sea salt and cracked black pepper.Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the tart with the milk.
Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry has risen, the tart is golden brown around the edges and the pastry are cooked. - Serve immediately with a green salad.
Notes
- Nutritional Information is approximate and is calculated using an online nutrition tool. Information is based on 6 servings.
- Make it quicker - Skip roasting the tomatoes, cut them in half and add to the tart before you cook it.
- Serving - This is best served warm but can be served cold too.
- Leftovers - If you have leftovers keep them in the fridge for a day or two, then warm up in the oven or microwave.
- Freezing - This tart is not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
*This recipe was first published on November 20th 2018, it has now been updated with a step by step guide, top tips, and more nutritional information.
wow not only bursting with wonderful vibrant colors ! I can taste this in those gorgeous photos in my head!
Ah, thank you so much Claudia Xx
How thin should the dough be rolled out? I’m excited about this recipe.
Hi Jenny, the pastry comes pre-rolled so you just need to unroll it. If you are using a block of puff pastry you would need to roll that out to about 4mm or 0.15 of an inch. I hope this is clearer, I hope you enjoy it Xx
This Tart is so colorful. The Cherry Tomatoes and Cheese makes this dish delicious.
Thanks Veena x
This is perfection!! I love how easy it is, and am all about dishes with goat cheese. What great flavors!
Thank you Xx
This looks amazing! This would be eaten up so quickly in my house. I don’t use goats cheese anywhere near as often as I should!
Thanks Bintu, it doesn’t last long in my house 😉
This is a beautiful looking tart. I love goats cheese, so this would be perfect for me.
Thank you Danielle x
It’s so beautiful, delicious, and topped with my favorite things. I imagine it pairs beautifully with an arugula salad and a glass of wine. What a classy meal! Thank you.
this tart is so colorful and gorgeous that i want to instantly try this one.
That looks so pretty. I love puff pastry for a quick pizza. This sounds so good. Love the addition of goat cheese.
Lately i started to like goat cheese and was looking for recipes. What an amazing tart, and colors are so vibrant!
I just ate lunch, but I could still make room for this fabulous tart! I’ve recently made a couple of recipes with puff pastry so I now always keep it on hand, and I’m for sure adding this to my make-list
This looks delicious! Your photography is beautiful as well!!
The tart is absolutely beautiful. What a great appetizer. I have to admit I’m a sucker for goat cheese. And roasted tomatoes? Well, is there anything else? With the holidays here this is perfect and I know our entire family would be nuts about it.
Your pics are making me drool. Goat cheese is our new favorite amd I love adding it in my recipe. This tart looks so delicious. Pinned!
Adding this to my brunch menu ASAP! This would be the perfect savory addition to brunch.
I ADORE roasted tomatoes! I love everything about this tart, especially the goat cheese. Mmmm!
This would be a tasty addition for a brunch with the girls. I’m a sucker for goat cheese and tomatoes.
This is a gorgeous tart! Goat cheese is one of my favorite cheeses to use. Those gorgeous roasted tomatoes really make this dish pop! Cannot wait to try this for sure!
So good! I made a few changes – using onion chutney in place of the red pesto, pre-baking the puff pastry a little, and using egg wash in place of milk. I also caramelised the onions in a saucepan prior to putting it on the tart; I’d really really recommend it.
Thanks so much Zahra, I love your changes will definitely give them a go x
Is the temperature 200 fan or 200 regular electric?
Hi Bobby, it’s 200C for a regular electric oven and 180C for fan assisted.