Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts
Flaky, golden, and impossible to resist.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Servings: 4 individual tarts
Ingredients:
Pastry Base:
- 1 roll (approx. 400g) Store-bought puff pastry (thawed and cut into 4 rectangles)
- 1 Egg (beaten for egg wash)
Sweet Option (Apple & Brie):
- 2 tbsp Hot honey or standard honey
- 1 small Pink Lady apple (sliced paper-thin)
- 60g Brie cheese (sliced into thin rectangles)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Savory Option (Tomato & Balsamic):
- 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
- 8 Cherry tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 60g Mozzarella or Gouda cheese (grated)
- Pinch of dried oregano
How To Make Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts
- Prep the Tray: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a large, flat baking sheet with high-quality parchment paper. Space out 4 separate areas on the paper for your individual tarts.
- Layer the Sweet Tarts: For two sweet tarts, drizzle 1 tablespoon of hot honey directly onto the parchment paper in a rectangular shape (matching the size of your pastry cuts). Arrange the paper-thin apple slices overlapping across the honey, and top with the thin slices of brie and a sprinkle of thyme.
- Layer the Savory Tarts: For two savory tarts, drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic glaze directly onto the paper in a rectangle. Place the cherry tomato halves cut-side down into the glaze, and top with a generous pinch of grated cheese and dried oregano.
- Seal the Pastry: Place a rectangle of raw puff pastry directly over each pile of ingredients. Use a fork to firmly crimp the outer edges of the pastry down into the parchment paper, sealing the fillings underneath. Brush the top of the pastry dough with the beaten egg wash.
- The Viral Bake and Flip: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the puff pastry is deep golden-brown and puffed up completely. Remove from the oven and let cool for just 2 minutes. Slide a flat spatula completely under the pastry, lift, and confidently flip it upside down onto the serving board to reveal the glistening, glazed toppings.
- Serve immediately while warm and crisp!