Spring Vegetable Puff Tart (Print)
Flaky tart with fresh spring vegetables and creamy cheese on a golden puff pastry base.
# Ingredient list:
→ Puff Pastry Base
01 - 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
03 - 1 cup baby zucchini, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas
05 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup baby carrots, peeled and sliced on a bias
→ Cheese & Cream
07 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
08 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
09 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 large egg
→ Herbs & Seasoning
12 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
13 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
14 - 1 tbsp lemon zest
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll puff pastry on lightly floured surface to a 10x14 inch rectangle. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
03 - Score a border 1 inch from edge all around pastry without cutting through. Prick inside area with fork several times.
04 - Beat egg and brush border with it for golden finish.
05 - Mix ricotta, goat cheese, Parmesan, cream, lemon zest, half the chives, half the dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spread cheese mixture evenly within scored border of pastry.
07 - Arrange asparagus, zucchini, peas, radishes, and carrots attractively over cheese mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden and vegetables are tender-crisp.
09 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining chives and dill. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tender vegetables and rich cheesy filling hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes everyone ask for seconds
- You get impressive restaurant style presentation with surprisingly little hands on effort
- Its endlessly adaptable based on what looks fresh at the market or lingering in your crisper drawer
02 -
- The scored border technique is essential for creating that raised edge effect so take your time with it and resist the urge to cut all the way through
- Overcrowding the vegetables leads to a soggy tart so arrange them in a single layer with slight overlap but never pile them too thickly
03 -
- Freezing the puff pastry for about 15 minutes after arranging the vegetables but before baking helps the cheese layer set and prevents spreading
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture if you enjoy subtle warmth that plays nicely with the cream cheese base