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Upside-Down Onion and Gruyere Tarts with Hot Honey Drizzle

  • Author: Lorenzo Devereaux
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 tarts

Description

Golden, flaky, and flavor-packed, these Upside-Down Onion and Gruyere Tarts with Hot Honey Drizzle are a true celebration of bold ingredients in a small, elegant package. Whether you’re seeking easy dinner ideas, creative brunch recipes, or standout food ideas for entertaining, these savory tarts deliver. Caramelized onions meet nutty Gruyere and crisp puff pastry, all topped with a touch of sweet heat from hot honey. They’re the perfect choice for a quick breakfast, a party appetizer, or a healthy snack when paired with greens.

Crafted with minimal prep and maximum flavor, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. The crisp, golden layers, the creamy melted cheese, and the sweet-savory kick of the honey make every bite unforgettable. A touch of thyme finishes it off for a herby brightness that ties it all together.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

2 medium yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh thyme sprigs

Hot honey, for drizzling (store-bought or homemade: honey + chili flakes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and cook until golden on both sides (about 5-6 minutes per side).
  3. Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Place caramelized onion rounds spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each with thyme leaves.
  5. Top each onion with about 2 tbsp of grated Gruyere.
  6. Cut the puff pastry into squares large enough to cover the onion and cheese mounds. Place one square on top of each, tucking edges slightly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Rotate tray halfway through baking.
  8. Let cool for a couple minutes, then carefully flip each tart upside down. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with extra thyme.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer

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