Description
A comforting and indulgent tart filled with pumpkin, ricotta, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and aromatic sage.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup apple cider
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1⅓ cups pumpkin purée
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 handfuls fresh sage leaves
- 2 large eggs + 2 tsp water (for egg wash)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease.
- In the same skillet, using a bit of the leftover bacon fat, add the sliced onions along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook on medium-low heat for about 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once golden and soft, add the apple cider and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out each sheet of puff pastry slightly on a floured surface, then place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Score a 1-inch border around the edges and prick the center with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and pumpkin purée. Season with salt and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly inside the bordered pastry.
- Top the ricotta and pumpkin filling with the caramelized onions, followed by the grated mozzarella and crumbled bacon.
- Scatter fresh sage leaves over the top. Brush the pastry edges with the egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or omit it altogether. You can prepare the filling and caramelize the onions a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pumpkin tart, savory tart, holiday dish, comfort food, brunch recipes