Puff Pastry with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

Author: Sophisticated Spreads

A flaky puff pastry topped with sweet, caramelized onions, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts. Perfect as a cozy holiday appetizer or an easy, elegant snack.

Puff Pastry with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time40 mins

Ingredients:

 1 Sheet puff pastry, thawed 
 1 tbsp Olive oil 
 1 Large yellow onion, thinly sliced 
 Salt and pepper, to taste 
 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar or water (optional, for deglazing) (1-2 tsp)
 4 oz Goat cheese, crumbled 
  cup Walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted 
 1 Egg (for egg wash) 

Preparation:

1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until deep golden and caramelized, about 10–12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and deglaze with balsamic or water if desired.

3

Roll out your puff pastry sheet and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting through.

4

Spread the caramelized onions evenly inside the border.

5

Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the onions, followed by the toasted walnuts.

6

Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.

7

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

8

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

9

To see the recipe video click here.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1/4 of pastry


Amount per serving
Calories539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g52%
Saturated Fat 11g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 29g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 468mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 33g12%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 13g

Calcium 71mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 159mg4%
Vitamin D 0.3mcg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.