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Beet & Blue Cheese Tart

February 8, 2015 by jessfuel 14 Comments

Beet and Blue Cheese Tart with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Well, I guess I’ve decided that beets are the official food of Valentine’s Day! First, I used beets in my pink cupcakes. And now, I’m turning them into hearts. How could I not, though, really? They are such a pretty color and just perfect for the holiday!

Beet and Blue Cheese Tart with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze

One of my number one all time favorite flavor combinations is beets, blue cheese, toasted walnuts and balsamic vinegar. It’s the perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Earthy, sweet, tangy, toasty, crunchy, creamy. Whenever I make beet salads, they always include all these ingredients.

Beet and Blue Cheese Tart with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Nick and I both love beets, but Nick really, really loves beets. As in, he’d eat them every single night and be happy as a clam. A couple weeks ago, I bought a huge bag of beets (seriously, like 20 beets) forgetting that Nick was going out of town for almost 2 weeks. So for the past 2 weeks I’ve been eating my weight in beets. I got sick of salads and juice and was trying to think of how else I could use the little gems. Since they’re so red and pretty, and since Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, I couldn’t help but cut them into cute little hearts! Puff pasty sheets seemed like the perfect backdrop to feature my cute little works of art. Plus, nothing you put on puff pastry could ever be bad.

Beet and Blue Cheese Tart with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Beet & Blue Cheese Tart
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 large beets, stems removed and ends trimmed
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Wrap beets individually in tin foil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast 50 minutes, until tender. Remove from oven, unwrap and let cool enough to handle. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Set aside and let cool.
  3. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel the skin off with your fingers or a paper towel (it should peel right off after being roasted).
  4. Thinly slice the beets, then (if desired) cut the slices into hearts or other shapes with cookie cutters.
  5. Flatten out a sheet of puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using a fork, prick the puff pastry several times, so it doesn't puff up too much.
  6. Arrange the beet slices on top of the puff pastry.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts.
  9. Let cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over top. Serve immediately.
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Beet and Blue Cheese Tart with Walnuts and Balsamic Glaze

Yep, this was pretty gosh darn delicious. Please, please, please make this for your Valentine’s Day dinner! It would be great as an appetizer or even as a light meal with wine and chocolate. I know your Valentine will just love it!

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Comments

  1. Amy @ Army Amy says

    February 8, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I’m tempted to try these just because they are so darn pretty!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Right!? I am so obsessed and in love! <3

      Reply
  2. Valentina | The Baking Fairy says

    February 8, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I’m obsessed with these heart-shaped beets. This recipe is seriously adorable!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Me too, Valentina!! Thanks!!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    February 8, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    omg!! Those heart shaped beets are just stunning!! Gorgeous !

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks, Ami!! I seriously love them!

      Reply
  4. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    February 9, 2015 at 6:46 am

    GAH! I’m dying over these. So cute. What a fabulous idea. Love it and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    February 9, 2015 at 8:32 am

    This tart is GORGEOUS, Jess! I love the heart-shaped beats and how pretty this is. Such a simple dish to whip up, too. Sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      So simple!! But totally adorable!! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    February 9, 2015 at 10:00 am

    This is TOO CUTE Jess! I love beets and blue cheese together. That is one of my favorite salad combinations. I love that you cut your beets in to little tarts! So great for Valentine’s day : )

    Reply
    • jessfuel says

      February 9, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks, Natalie!! I was so happy they came out so cute!

      Reply
  7. Izzy says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    These are so adorable, Jess!! Beets really are the perfect Valentine’s Day ingredient! Now i’m kicking myself for not making any beet dishes! I’ve never tried beets with blue cheese before, but I love them with balsamic and nuts, so I know I would love this!

    Reply
  8. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:37 am

    This is so adorable, Jess! I am a big fan of beets and they sound wonderful with the blue cheese and puff pastry! I love the heart shapes too! So pretty and perfect for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  9. Amy @ Fearless Homemaker says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

    GAH! This is SO gorgeous, Jess! I love beets, but tragically, my husband does not, so I rarely get to eat them. =( I totally would’ve helped you consume this if we lived closer. =D

    Reply

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