Description
This Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring roasted butternut squash and caramelized onions nestled in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 Onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet recommended)
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry
- Goat cheese, crumbled (or feta or ricotta)
- Fresh thyme (or rosemary or sage)
- 2 Eggs
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Splash of cream (or non-dairy alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash and cut it into small cubes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
- While the squash is roasting, thinly slice the onions. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and sweet, about 15-20 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to fit your tart pan. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing up during baking.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the pastry. Top with roasted butternut squash cubes. Crumble the cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, a splash of cream (or a non-dairy alternative), salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the tart, ensuring it seeps into the layers.
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Be patient while caramelizing the onions; the slow cooking process brings out their natural sweetness. You can experiment with spices like nutmeg or cinnamon in the butternut squash for a warm flavor boost.