Cherry Tarts Just Got A Spicy Upgrade With This Recipe
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
12 tarts
Ingredients
  • 2 cups sweet cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to the package instructions
  • 2 ½ ounces goat cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup ricotta
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and hot
Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan, mix together the cherries, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar until combined.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture is lightly boiling, then simmer for about 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  3. Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it out until it is a rectangle about 10x14 inches.
  4. Use a sharp knife to cut the pastry into 12 equal squares.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  6. Place the pastry squares onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a square ¼-inch border into each pastry square (making sure not to cut all the way through the pastry), then poke a few holes in the center.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, ricotta, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined and smooth.
  8. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square and spread it evenly so it is inside of the scored border. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
  9. Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  10. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cherry filling onto the cheese mixture on each tart.
  11. Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl.
  12. Brush the egg wash around the edges of each puff pastry.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for about 13–15 minutes, until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown.
  14. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, honey, and melted butter until combined.
  15. Drizzle the hot honey over the cherry tarts as desired.
  16. Serve warm or at room temperature.