In the newly released second season of With Love, Meghan on Netflix, the Meghan once again invites us into her kitchen with recipes that celebrate warmth, elegance, and a touch of indulgence. In episode 1 she creates very simple but tasty Caramelised Onion Tarts, a dish that transforms humble ingredients into something effortlessly sophisticated. With golden puff pastry as the base, deeply sweet onions cooked low and slow, and a hint of balsamic glaze to finish, this recipe strikes that perfect balance of comfort and refinement. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed as a cozy snack at home, it captures the heart of Meghan’s cooking philosophy, simple food elevated by thoughtful details and a dash of love.

Ingredients (4-6 tarts)

3 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated 
1 package (1 pound) frozen puff pastry, thawed, but still cold
1 egg, lightly beaten
Balsamic vinegar glaze, for garnishing
Flaky sea salt, for garnishing

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter along with 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes.
3. Add the fresh thyme and sugar and continue to cook for 25 minutes on medium-low heat. Make sure to stir the mixture every 5-10 minutes. If the onions are caramelizing too fast, turn down the heat a little more.
4. Add the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan, allow the onions to soak it all in. Turn off heat.
5. Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
6. Allow to cool to room temperature.
7. Add the Gruyère cheese and mix well.
8. Position two racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
9. Using a sharp knife, cut the puff pastry into 2-inch squares and place them on a lined baking sheet.
10. Make sure the puff pastry is cold. If not, allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before proceeding.
11. Using a pastry brush, brush the beaten egg on the squares.
12. Prick the puff pastry using a fork in the center.
13. Place 1 tablespoon of caramelized onion mixture in the center.
14. Bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden brown, rotating halfway through for an even bake.
15. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and fresh thyme.
16. Let cool slightly before serving. Leave in squares or cut into bite-sized pieces.
17. Enjoy!

Watch the latest season of With Love, Meghan here.