Description
A delicious tart combining the warm flavors of pumpkin, creamy ricotta, and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and thinly sliced onions. Cook for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
- While the onions cook, mix pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, chopped sage, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a tart pan.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the crust.
- Top with the caramelized onions and crispy bacon.
- Brush the edges of the crust with the beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tart is golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the pie crust with gluten-free crust or phyllo dough. Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to enhance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Tart, Caramelized Onion, Ricotta Recipe, Fall Appetizer, Comfort Food