Easy Tarte de Soleil

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

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Puff pastry will always be a staple, and it's not hard to see why. It's inexpensive, it cuts back on prep work tremendously, it often doesn't require much baking time, and it can elevate almost any simple ingredient. This puff pastry trend is a French appetizer called a Tarte de Soleil—and it couldn't be easier (or tastier).

What Is Tarte de Soleil?

Tarte de Soleil is an easy puff pastry appetizer that's filled with sweet or savory ingredients. The strands are twisted together to create a design that bakes into the most beautiful centerpiece.

How To Make Tarte de Soleil

This Tarte de Soleil only has two ingredients: puff pastry and soft spreadable herb cheese.

The process is surprisingly simple. All you have to do is spread the cheese between two circles of puff pastry, cut and twist rays along the edge, brush with egg wash, and bake. The result is a super flaky, buttery, cheesy, and all-in-all flavorful appetizer tart that tastes delicious and looks like a true showstopper.

Tarte de Soleil Variations to Try

Make your own spreadable cheese filling by combining cream cheese, chopped basil, chopped garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Finish the Tarte de Soleil off with a tasty garnish. Combine melted butter, chopped garlic, and parsley, then brush all over the top after baking.
Rather than using a spreadable cheese, brush garlic butter between the pastry and fill it with grated Cheddar cheese or mozzarella.
Regardless of what you put between the pastry, this recipe would taste even better with a marinara sauce served alongside.

Editorial contributions by Nea Arentzen

Ingredients

1 roll puff pastry
1 package Boursin (or any soft spreadable cheese)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

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In a small bowl, stir to combine the egg and water for the eggwash.

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Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a clean work surface, then take an 8- or 9-inch round plate and place it over half of the puff pastry. Use a knife to trace a circle all around the plate.

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Transfer one of the pastry circles to the prepared baking sheet and spread the desired amount of Boursin cheese all over the surface. Place the second pastry circle over top.

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Place a 2-inch round cup or circular cookie cutter in the center of the pastry and press down slightly (it should not go through the pastry). Using a knife, cut a slit on all four sides starting from the edge of the inside circle all the way to the edge of the pastry. Repeat so that each quarter has a total of 8 rays.

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Carefully twist the rays, then brush the Tarte de Soleil with eggwash.

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Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

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A puff pastry tarte de soleil served on a platter surrounded by plates and drinks — AllRecipes/Diana Chistruga

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81	Calories
7g	Fat
2g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 95mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g	5%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 31mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.