Description
This 5-Ingredient Apple and White Cheddar Tart is your go-to for quick, elegant entertaining. Buttery puff pastry, sweet-tart apples, sharp cheddar, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of thyme, simple, stunning, and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 3 oz white cheddar, shredded
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Honey, for drizzling
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry on the baking sheet, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
3. Evenly spread shredded white cheddar across the pastry, staying within the border.
4. Arrange thin apple slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is golden and the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
6. Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey.
7. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat puff pastry or phyllo dough for a lighter option.
- Don’t overload the tart with extra cheese or apples, this prevents sogginess.
- Make sure puff pastry is thawed but still cold for best texture.
- Pairs beautifully with sparkling apple cider or Sauvignon Blanc.
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Entertaining
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: apple cheddar tart, 5 ingredient appetizer, puff pastry tart, easy fall appetizer, savory fruit tart