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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded or thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp butter (optional, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry slightly and score a 1-inch border around edges. Dock the center with a fork.
- Pre-bake crust for 8 minutes until slightly golden.
- Layer cheddar cheese evenly inside the scored border.
- Fan out apple slices on top of the cheese in overlapping rows.
- Drizzle honey evenly over apples and cheese.
- Brush edges with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle more honey if desired.
Notes
- Use aged white cheddar for bold flavor.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Pairs well with Riesling or sparkling cider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg