Spring Vegetable Tart Puff (Printable View)

A flaky tart topped with fresh spring vegetables and creamy cheese on golden puff pastry.

# What You'll Need:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry (approximately 9 oz), thawed if frozen

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
04 - 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1.75 oz baby spinach leaves

→ Cheese & Cream Base

07 - 3.5 oz crème fraîche or sour cream
08 - 2.75 oz goat cheese, crumbled (or feta)
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or dill, chopped

→ Other

13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry onto prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a ½-inch border around edges without cutting through. Prick center area with fork.
03 - Whisk together crème fraîche, goat cheese, egg, Parmesan, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spread cheese mixture evenly over pastry center, keeping scored border clear.
05 - Arrange zucchini, asparagus, red onion, and cherry tomatoes decoratively over cheese base. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp and vegetables are tender.
07 - During final 5 minutes of baking, scatter spinach leaves over tart allowing them to wilt slightly.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into portions and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Impressive enough for company but comes together in under an hour
  • That golden puff pastry creates the most satisfying crunch with every bite
  • You can swap vegetables based on whatever looks fresh at the market
02 -
  • That scored border is non-negotiable. Without it, your cheese mixture spills over and you lose the impressive raised edges.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better. Take out the cheese and egg about 20 minutes before you start cooking.
03 -
  • Buy the best puff pastry you can find. The butter content makes all the difference in flavor and flakiness.
  • Do not be afraid to let the vegetables get some char. Those dark edges bring depth and sweetness to every bite.

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