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Courgette Puff Pastry Tart With Feta Recipe

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This Courgette Puff Pastry Tart with Feta is a delightful and elegant savory tart featuring crispy puff pastry, sweet red onion chutney, delicate courgette ribbons, and a creamy whipped feta topping infused with smoked paprika and basil. Perfect as a light meal or a sophisticated appetizer, this tart combines fresh Mediterranean flavors with an easy baking process, making it an ideal dish for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 350 g ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 1 egg or egg yolk (beaten, optional for glaze)

Toppings

  • 70 g red onion chutney
  • 400 g courgettes (or 270 g courgette ribbons)
  • 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 5 g fresh basil leaves
  • 1 small garlic clove (optional)
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C Fan (160°C conventional) to prepare for baking the tart.
  2. Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry to about 35 x 23 cm or unroll the ready-rolled pastry onto a baking sheet. Score a border approximately 1.5 cm from the edge without cutting through. If desired, brush the edges with beaten egg to encourage browning.
  3. Blind Bake the Pastry: Place the pastry in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the pastry puffs up, crisps, and turns light golden brown.
  4. Prepare the Courgette Ribbons: While the pastry bakes, use a potato peeler or a spiralizer with a ribbon attachment to slice the courgettes into thin ribbons, avoiding the soft seeded core to prevent sogginess.
  5. Make the Whipped Feta: Combine Greek yoghurt, crumbled feta, smoked paprika, fresh basil, olive oil, and optional garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  6. Assemble the Tart: Remove the baked pastry from the oven. Carefully spread red onion chutney over the base, avoiding the scored border to keep it raised.
  7. Add Toppings: Arrange the courgette ribbons on top of the chutney, then spoon dollops of the whipped feta mixture across the tart. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Bake the Tart: Return the fully assembled tart to the oven for approximately 14-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and courgettes to soften slightly.
  9. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite salad for a light and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Using courgette ribbons rather than diced courgettes helps prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
  • The beaten egg wash on the pastry edge is optional but creates a beautiful golden finish.
  • The pastry can be baked on a non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper to avoid sticking.
  • For a stronger garlic flavor, leave the garlic clove in the whipped feta; omit if preferred.
  • This tart is best served fresh but can be reheated gently in the oven.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/courgette-puff-pastry-tart-with-feta-recipe/