Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our delectable Carrot Tart featuring a symphony of ricotta and almond filling. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, where grated carrots mingle with a creamy ricotta mixture, enveloped in a flaky and tender pastry crust. Topped with a crunchy almond crumble, it's a feast for the senses.
Discover variations of this classic tart, including a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Experiment with a savory version featuring goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, and herbs, or create a vegan delight with a tofu-based filling. For a touch of sweetness, try the orange and almond filling, combining citrusy notes with the nutty richness of almonds.
Each recipe offers detailed instructions, ensuring your baking journey is a success. With step-by-step guidance, you'll create the perfect pastry crust, prepare the fillings, and assemble the tart with ease. Baking times and temperatures are carefully provided to achieve that golden-brown crust and creamy, flavorful filling.
These recipes cater to various dietary preferences and culinary desires, ensuring everyone can savor the goodness of this carrot tart. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your kitchen adventures, this article will guide you towards creating a stunning and delicious carrot tart that will impress family, friends, and yourself.
ROASTED CARROT TART
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a gently floured piece of parchment paper, roll out the chilled Pie Dough to a circle about 15 to 16 inches in diameter. Trim it to form an even 14-inch circle. Invert a sheet pan so the flat, bottom side is facing up. Lifting the parchment paper to lift the tart dough, transfer it to the sheet pan. Wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days.
- In a small bowl, combine the softened chevre, egg yolk, heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut the carrots, diagonally, into chunks about 2 to 3 inches in length and no wider than 1 inch, and transfer to a large bowl. Slice each onion half into 1/2-inch wide fans and add to the bowl. Toss the vegetables with the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
- Remove the tart dough from the refrigerator, and using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread the cheese mixture onto the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Use your fingers to gently crimp the edges of the dough, creating a pleated freeform crust. Arrange the vegetables in the middle of the tart, making sure they are in one even layer that covers the cheese mixture beneath.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with a fork. Brush the tart edges with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the vegetables are deeply caramelized and the crust is a rich golden color, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool slightly. Place the chicory leaves in a medium bowl, drizzle with the lemon juice, and toss gently. Sprinkle the herbs over the tart and arrange the chicory leaves on top, leaving a bit of the tart edges peeking through. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and serve.
- Place the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse once or twice to combine. Add the butter and pulse twice more, until the butter is in medium-sized pieces. Steadily pour the ice water into the machine while pulsing it as quickly as you can, until the butter is still visible in large smears and the dough is pushing up the sides of the bowl. It should look like damp bread crumbs. (You may not need to add all the water.)
- Scrape the dough into a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The dough will continue to hydrate, but if it still feels powdery and dry, wet your fingertips and flick a little cold water onto the crumbs.) After 1 hour, gently press the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour more before rolling out.
CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND FETA
Carrots work beautifully in this simple tart, but onions, parsnips, beets, zucchini or pumpkin work just as well. The key is to cook the vegetables before putting them on the tart, since the moisture released by baking raw vegetables would make the puff pastry soggy and prevent it from rising. Once you remove the tart from the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting to allow the cheese to firm up slightly. The tart can be served warm, or cooled to room temperature, and would make a great addition to a picnic.
Provided by Sue Li
Categories brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, pies and tarts, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Using a paring knife, lightly score a border around the perimeter of the puff pastry about a 1/4-inch away from the edges. Place puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick the pastry inside the border using a fork to prevent puffing in the center. Bake on top rack until puff pastry is lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, season generously with salt and pepper and spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast carrots on the bottom rack (underneath the puff pastry) until the edges are golden brown and carrots are still crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While puff pastry and carrots are in the oven, blend ricotta, feta and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture onto the puff pastry up to the border and arrange the carrots in a single layer on top. Bake until the carrots are tender and the edges of the cheese mixture are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SWEET RICOTTA CHEESE TART
Provided by Elisa Mazzaferro-Rosenberg
Categories Egg Dessert Bake Easter Cream Cheese Ricotta Spring Bon Appétit Colorado
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon orange peel, salt, and baking powder in food processor. Add butter and blend until coarse meal forms. Add 2 eggs and blend until moist clumps form. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead to combine well, about 1 minute. Divide into 2 pieces, one slightly larger. Wrap and chill smaller piece. Press larger piece over bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
- Using electric mixer, beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese, cornstarch, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, and 2 eggs. Transfer filling to dough-lined tart pan. Roll out chilled dough piece to 10-inch round. Place round over tart; trim excess dough. Press edges of tart to seal. Cut 4 slits in top of tart. Bake tart until golden and puffed, about 1 hour. Cool completely.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the crust.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the carrots by hand.
- Be sure to drain the ricotta cheese well before using it in the filling.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the filling for a warm spice flavor.
- For a crispy crust, bake the tart for a few minutes longer.
- Let the tart cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This carrot tart with ricotta and almond filling is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a simple family dinner to a special holiday gathering. The combination of sweet carrots, creamy ricotta, and crunchy almonds is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give this carrot tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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