Embark on a culinary adventure with a delightful selection of Little Wild Sorrel and Herb Tarts, each offering a unique taste sensation. These tarts are culinary masterpieces, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
The Delicate Wild Sorrel Tart is a symphony of flavors, featuring tender wild sorrel leaves, earthy mushrooms, and creamy goat cheese, encased in a flaky pastry crust.
The Feta and Herb Tart is a savory delight, showcasing salty feta cheese, aromatic herbs, and sun-ripened tomatoes, all nestled in a crispy pastry shell.
The Spring Vegetable Tart is a vibrant celebration of fresh produce, boasting tender asparagus, sweet peas, and crisp radishes, enveloped in a golden pastry crust.
And finally, the Melted Goats' Cheese Tart is an indulgent treat, featuring a creamy filling of melted goat cheese, topped with a medley of roasted vegetables and a drizzle of honey, all encased in a flaky pastry shell.
ASPARAGUS AND WILD LEEK TART WITH GOAT CHEESE AND RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash the asparagus and cut off the bottom of the stems that are greenish-white and tough. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 tablespoon salt, submerge the asparagus for 30 seconds to blanch, remove the asparagus from the pot and quickly submerge in iced water to shock. Set the asparagus aside.
- From the wild leeks, trim off the dirty roots and snip an inch off the tops, before washing them carefully in cold water. Heat a saute pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of butter. When the butter begins to foam add the wild leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth to the wild leeks and simmer until all of the broth has evaporated but be careful not to burn the leeks. Remove from the saute pan and allow to cool.
- Prepare a space to work with the phyllo dough: unwrap the dough and cover with a cloth, have a brush and the olive oil ready and have a cookie sheet ready on which the tart will be baked. Begin by lightly brushing the center of the cookie sheet with a film of olive oil. Next, lay the first sheet of dough on the cookie pan, brush the dough lightly with oil and overlap width wise the next sheet over only half of the first so that now the two sheets make a pastry sheet 50 percent wider (not longer) than the original dimension of the pastry. Don't be concerned if the lengthwise ends of the dough are overflowing from the edges of the pan: all of the edges of the dough will be rolled up to form the edges of the tart.
- Brush the second sheet of dough with oil and lay another sheet squarely over the first so that in alternating this pattern you build your wide pastry base. Continue to alternate the dough sheets, brushing each layer with oil, until you have used half the package of dough.
- Gather the edges of the phyllo between the tips of your fingers and begin to roll them toward the
- center to form the sides of the tart. Roll uniformly inward until the rolled edge is even all around and the round tart resembles a pizza. Leave a pastry base of 10 to 12 inches into which the vegetables and cheese will go after the tart shell is blind baked.
- Place the empty tart shell into the oven and bake for 6 minutes. Remove the pastry from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before filling. This pastry preparation can be done over the course of several hours and can even be done a day or two ahead if the blind baking is reserved until the last moment and the raw pastry is covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated.
- To fill the tart crumble the goat cheese and spread it evenly over the base of the tart. Next add an even layer of wild leeks, followed by the asparagus which should be fanned, tips out, from the center of the tart. Season the tart lightly with salt and pepper, place into the 375 degree oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has softened and the crust becomes a rich golden brown. Serve immediately.
- While the tart is baking (or ahead of time if possible) prepare the vinaigrette. Place the red pepper, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse to chop the red pepper to a fine dice. When the pepper has been pulsed enough, begin to drizzle in the walnut oil to create an emulsified dressing.
- Serve the tart with a small green salad and a drizzle of red pepper vinaigrette.
SORREL-ONION TART
Provided by Deborah Madison
Categories Cheese Herb Onion Breakfast Brunch Bake Vegetarian Lunch Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the tart dough, partially prebake it, and set it aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a wide pan, add the onion and the salt. Cover the pan, and stew slowly until the onion is completely soft, about 10 minutes. Check it occasionally and give it a stir.
- While the onion is cooking, cut off the stems of the sorrel leaves and roughly slice the leaves. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a pan, and add the sorrel by large handfuls. Although the amount of leaves will seem voluminous, they will quickly cook down to almost nothing. Cook over a low heat until they have wilted and turned a grayish-green color, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs with the cream; then stir in the onion, sorrel, and half of the cheese. Taste for salt, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Distribute the remaining cheese over the crust; then pour the filling on top. Bake in the center of the oven until the custard is set and well colored, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve the tart while it is hot. For wine, consider serving a chardonnay or French white Burgundy.
- This tart is based on a recipe from Richard Olney's Simple French Food.
HARISSA, GOAT CHEESE, AND HERB TART
Creamy goat cheese is just the thing to temper the sweet heat of harissa in this easy appetizer made with frozen puff pastry.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On parchment, roll puff pastry to 16 by 10 inches. Trim edges. Score a 1-inch border; prick inside with fork. Place on a baking sheet. Mix harissa and oil; spread inside border. Bake 15 minutes. Top with goat cheese. Bake 5 minutes. Top with sea salt and herbs.
HERBED GOAT CHEESE TART
Categories Food Processor Egg Appetizer Bake Goat Cheese Rosemary Chill Thyme Cottage Cheese Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 13-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) and fit into a 10 or 11-inch round tart pan with a removable rim. Prick dough all over with a fork and chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake tart shell on a baking sheet in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until almost cooked through but still pale.
- In a food precessor blend cheeses, yolks, flour, and butter until smooth. Stir in chopped herbs and pour filling into tart shell. Bake tart 20 minutes, or until filling is just set. Sprinkle tart with herb leaves and continue baking until filling and crust are pale golden. Cool tart in pan on a rack and remove rim. Serve tart warm or at room temperature.
INSPIRATIONAL GOAT'S CHEESE ON GARLIC CIABATTA TOAST
Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I like it...........fresh, seasonal, unpretentious, flexible and hearty. This is one of Nigel's "Inspirational" recipes that was shown on his first programme. In the absence of ciabatta bread, I would be inclined to use any rustic bread........with lots of body! (Recipe from NIgel Slater's Simple Suppers and the Digin site.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Spreads
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
- Arrange the whole heads of garlic snugly in an oven dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the oven for about an hour, or until the garlic is softened.
- Squeeze the soft garlic out of its skins into a small dish or bowl. Add enough olive oil to make a thick paste and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Slice some goats' cheese thinly. Cut the ciabatta in half and place under the grill to toast then spread the slices with the garlic paste. Place the goats' cheese on top and pop under the grill again until the cheese has melted.
- Serve with on a bed of fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. I often add a couple of slices of prosciutto, too.
Tips:
- Use fresh, young sorrel leaves. This will ensure that your tarts have a bright, tangy flavor.
- Don't overcook the sorrel. It should be wilted but still retain its bright green color.
- Use a variety of herbs in your tarts. This will add depth of flavor and complexity.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. Goat cheese is a classic choice, but you could also use feta, cheddar, or mozzarella.
- Serve the tarts warm or at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
These little wild sorrel and herb tarts with melted goat's cheese are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for a spring or summer party, or for a casual lunch or dinner. With their bright, tangy flavor and creamy goat's cheese, these tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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