Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 sheets prepared puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 3 cups mesclun greens, tossed with extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and saute until caramelized, 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the wine and cook until dry, 2 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, stir well, and remove from the heat.
  • Add the walnuts and prosciutto and stir well to combine.
  • Let cool.
  • On a lightly floured surface, 1 at a time, roll out the pastry sheets to about 12 by 12 inches.
  • Cut each into an 11-inch round.
  • Place 1 round on the prepared sheet.
  • Brush a 1/2-inch border of egg wash around the outside of the round.
  • Spread the onion mixture evenly across the round.
  • Top with blue cheese.
  • Top with the remaining pastry round.
  • Press down on the edges of the pastry to close, and crimp with a fork to seal.
  • Paint the top pastry with egg wash and cut small slits in the center to vent.
  • Bake until golden and puffed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cut into 4 wedges.
  • Divide the lettuces and tart among 4 plates and serve.