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Mini Tarte Tatin

Recipe by Tom Fauconnet on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Savory bite‑size tarts featuring caramelized shallots, honey‑balsamic glaze, and melted Parmesan on flaky puff pastry. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a light dinner, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Mini Tarte Tatin by Tom Fauconnet, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (356°F) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into four equal squares, about 8 cm each.

  3. Brush the top side of each pastry square lightly with olive oil using a pastry brush.

  4. Arrange the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between them.

  5. Evenly distribute the sliced shallots over each pastry square. If desired, add a few cherry tomato halves or thin nectarine slices for extra sweetness.

  6. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan evenly over the shallots and fruit.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Shallots and toppings are evenly covered with seasoning and parmesan.

  7. Drizzle 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp balsamic glaze over each tart, allowing the glaze to pool slightly around the toppings.

  8. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the toppings are caramelized.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pastry is golden and toppings are caramelized.

  9. Remove the tarts from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving, allowing the glaze to set slightly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Glaze settles slightly as the tarts rest.

  10. Serve the mini Tarte Tatin warm, either as a starter or a light main dish.

Tips while you cook

Oil the pastry tops
Brush the top side of each pastry square lightly with olive oil before adding the toppings.
Rest briefly before serving
Allow the tarts to rest for 2 minutes after baking.
Cut uniform squares
Cut the puff pastry sheet into four equal squares, about 8 cm each, for consistent sizing.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Tarte tatin, 4 ways

Four creators posted their own.

  1. Tom Fauconnet20 min7 ingr.Only this one uses balsamic glaze, italian seasoning and shallots
  2. Karl Mattias Bengtsson45 min10 ingr.Only this one uses sugar, lemon and cinnamon
  3. celeste is cooking40 min10 ingr.Only this one uses tomato, pie crust pastry and burrata
  4. Ryan Nordheimer45 min7 ingr.Only this one uses fennel, herbs and red seedless grapes
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