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Caramelized Onion Brie Tartlets with Fresh Thyme Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 15 tartlets
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Description

These Caramelized Onion Tartlets feature sweet, deeply caramelized onions paired with creamy brie cheese nestled in crispy phyllo cups. Perfect as elegant appetizers or party snacks, they blend savory and creamy flavors with a delicate, flaky base. The slow-sautéed onions develop a rich amber color and complex flavor that complements the buttery brie, garnished with fresh thyme for a fragrant finish.

Ingredients

Phyllo Cups

  • 1 box frozen phyllo cups (15 per box)

Caramelized Onions

  • 4 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste

Toppings

  • 4 oz brie cheese
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Caramelizing The Onions: Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  2. Maintain Moisture: Continue cooking the onions over medium to medium-low heat for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently. If the onions start to dry out, add small amounts of chicken broth to keep them moist and assist in caramelization.
  3. Deepen Flavor: Sauté the onions for an additional 15 to 30 minutes, watching as their color shifts from golden brown to a rich amber hue. The onions will also reduce significantly in volume. Season with salt to taste once caramelized.
  4. Prepare for Assembly: Transfer the caramelized onions to a bowl. If preparing ahead of time, store the onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove frozen phyllo cups from packaging and arrange them on a large baking sheet.
  6. Fill and Bake Tartlets: Spoon about one teaspoon of creamy brie cheese into each phyllo cup. Bake the filled tartlets in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to soften and start melting.
  7. Add Toppings and Garnish: Remove the tartlets from the oven and top each with approximately half a teaspoon of the caramelized onions. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for added aroma and visual appeal.
  8. Serve: Serve the caramelized onion and brie tartlets warm or at room temperature as delightful bite-sized appetizers.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
  • Phyllo cups can be found in most grocery freezer sections for convenience.
  • For a deeper flavor, cook the onions slowly and do not rush the caramelization process.
  • These tartlets can be prepared a few hours in advance; reheat briefly before serving if desired.
  • Fresh thyme can be substituted with rosemary or sage for a different herbaceous note.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/caramelized-onion-brie-tartlets-with-fresh-thyme-recipe/