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CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE TARTS

From GATEWAYS INN & RESTAURANT
Tarts:
Pie or unflavored pizza dough
Olive oil

Goat cheese spread:
1 (8-ounce) package goat cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dash of salt and white pepper

Caramelized onions:
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large yellow or Spanish onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley

For the tarts: Preheat oven to 350°F. On a floured surface, roll out pie or pizza dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough into 15 (4-inch) circles. Pierce dough randomly with a fork. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and cool.

For the goat cheese spread: Combine all spread ingredients.

For the caramelized onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic, salt, pepper and sugar; cook for about 10-15 minutes, until onions are dark brown and sweet. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and cool.

To assemble: Spread some goat cheese mixture over each crust. Spread caramelized onions over goat cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Yield:
15 small tarts

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