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Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

A savory tart marrying the sweetness of caramelized bourbon onions with the smoky richness of Gouda and fresh thyme, perfect for an elegant neighborhood dinner gathering.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar over onions and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until deep caramel color.
  4. Carefully add bourbon, stirring and cooking until liquid evaporates and onions are sticky and fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a 1-inch border around the edges, prick the center lightly with a fork.
  6. Spread caramelized onions evenly inside the border and top with shredded smoked Gouda.
  7. Brush the pastry border with beaten egg.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden, and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 89%
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85%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 84%
strong
82%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 82%
strong
80%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Booker’s Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Knob Creek Rye complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 80%
strong
80%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Caramelized Bourbon Onion Tart with Smoked Gouda and Thyme

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 80%