A savory fruit tart with a spread of whipped cheese on a puff pastry base. Serve it up with your favorite grilled fruits and a few caramelized onions. This is an incredibly simple and unconventional appetizer that appeals to everyone. It has that flakey crust with a schmear of cold tangy goat cheese and the tender bite of a warm sweet plum. It makes a great party snack and they’re even better the next day.

Like I said before, this recipe is very simple. It’s three separate components that makes one assembled appetizer that serves the whole crowd. Cook the fruit, whip the cheese, and bake the pastry. The puff pastry makes the tart, but the fruit and cheese are ultimately customizable. A great way to elevate any party or potluck.

We don’t see a lot of plum recipes outside of desserts and I’m really proud of how this came out. Any stone fruits really work in place of plums, but be sure to maintain the texture of the fruit. Do NOT overcook them. The texture is what makes it satisfying.

I am a big fan of goat cheese with fruit, but I also LOVE it’s tangy flavor. If you are not a fan, sub the goat cheese for cream cheese or even ricotta cheese it will still have the same effect. The creaminess ties the fruit to the puff pastry and makes it all work.

Customize these tarts the way you like them. I enjoy finishing the final product with a drizzle of something sweet like honey or balsamic, and a bite of a fresh delicate herb like basil, mint, or tarragon.