Caramelized Onion and Fennel Phyllo Tart with Goat

Name: Caramelized Onion and Fennel Phyllo Tart with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for brushing phyllo sheets; 2 cloves garlic freshly minced; 3 each red onion halved and thinly sliced; 1 each yellow onion halved and thinly sliced; 2 each thyme sprigs; 1 each fennel bulb tough layer peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 12 each phyllo (filo) pastry sheets or 6 sheets larger ones, cut into half crosswise; 1/4 cup bread crumbs for sprinkling; 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard for brushing; 3 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 6 ounces goat (chevre) cheese 2/3 cup, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for brushing phyllo sheets
2 cloves garlic freshly minced
3 each red onion halved and thinly sliced
1 each yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
2 each thyme sprigs
1 each fennel bulb tough layer peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
12 each phyllo (filo) pastry sheets or 6 sheets larger ones, cut into half crosswise
1/4 cup bread crumbs for sprinkling
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard for brushing
3 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
6 ounces goat (chevre) cheese 2/3 cup, crumbled

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add garlic, stirring constantly, and cook for about 2 minutes until garlic becomes golden and brown.
3
Add both red and yellow onions, stirring occasionally, and cook until onions are partially caramelized, about 15 minutes or longer.
4
You may need to reduce heat to medium after first 5 minutes.
5
Add thyme and fennel, stirring once a while, and cook until both fennel and onions are caramelized, another 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Stir in 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese.
7
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
8
Remove from heat and set aside.
9
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
10
Coat a 9-inch tart pan or pie plate with cooking spray or grease with butter.
11
Line one sheet of phyllo over pan.
12
Brush with a bit olive oil, sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs.
13
Line second phyllo sheet over first layer by forming a overlap edge around pan.
14
Repeat layers until all phyllo sheets are used.
15
Brush mustard evenly on final phyllo sheet, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese.
16
Place caramelized onion and fennel evenly over phyllo layers.
17
Roll overlapping phyllo pastry along edges to form a rustic crust.
18
It doesn't have to be perfect, phyllo pastry may start to crack a bit while you are rolling it, which is totally fine.
19
Top with goat cheese and bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until phyllo pastry becomes golden, brown and crispy, cheese starts to brown in spot.
20
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes.
21
Cut into wedges and serve hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for brushing phyllo sheets, 2 cloves garlic freshly minced, 3 each red onion halved and thinly sliced, 1 each yellow onion halved and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Onion and Fennel Phyllo Tart with Goat Cheese falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Caramelized Onion and Fennel Phyllo Tart with Goat Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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