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Goat's Cheese, Onion & Watercress Tarts

Settle down to these creamy goats cheese and onion tarts with the crunchy goodness of watercress. Easy to make & perfect for a cosy night indoors, made with Jus Rol puff pastry.

Bake Level
Easy
Serves
6 Servings
Bake time
20 mins
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Method

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Equipment required

Big frying pan

12cm round cutter, or a plate to cut around

1-2 baking sheets

Nutrition estimate

1 tart

  • Calories 320 kcal
  • Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated fat 10.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 25.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Fibre 2.0 g
  • Protein 8.0 g

Common questions

Should puff pastry be cold when I bake it?
Yes. Warm puff loses the distinct layers of butter or margarine and may bake unevenly. If it softens while shaping, chill it on the tray before baking.
Why did my puff pastry not rise?
Common causes are warm dough, old pastry, crushed layers from heavy rolling, or opening the oven early so steam escapes. Bake at a high enough temperature initially so water in the fat turns to steam and lifts the layers.
What oven temperature is best for puff pastry?
A hot oven—often around 200°C or higher for the first part of baking—helps rapid steam generation. Some recipes reduce heat partway through so the inside cooks without burning the top.
Why is my puff pastry soggy underneath?
Wet fillings without pre-baking or docking, or insufficient oven heat on the base, can cause sogginess. Bake on a preheated tray, use a perforated tin or baking stone if needed, and consider blind baking or a drier filling layer.
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