Goat Cheese Herb Tart in 45 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Roll out the puff pastry and gently press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Use a fork to dock the bottom by pricking small holes throughout to prevent the center from rising.
2. Place the pastry-lined pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to ensure the edges remain sharp during baking.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the room-temperature goat cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
4. Fold in the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, chives, and thyme. Stir until herbs are evenly distributed.
5. Spread the herb cheese mixture evenly across the chilled pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edge.
6. Whisk the egg and milk together, then brush the mixture onto the edges of the pastry.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until the crust is mahogany-colored and crisp.
8. Immediately upon removal from the oven, sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts, add a light drizzle of honey, and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
9. Allow the tart to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 8 portions.