Description
Homemade zesty courgette ricotta tart showcases Mediterranean flavors with delicate layers of creamy ricotta and fresh summer vegetables. Crisp pastry and herbal notes promise a delightful culinary experience you will savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry
- 1 small yellow courgette
- 1 small green courgette
- 2 tbsps ricotta cheese
- ½ lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- A drizzle olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
- A few fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Unfold puff pastry onto a baking tray, smoothing wrinkles and perforating surface with a fork to prevent excessive rising, maintaining an even base for the tart.
- Ricotta Seasoning: Whisk ricotta with lemon zest, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper until thoroughly blended, creating a zesty and creamy foundation.
- Tart Assembly: Spread seasoned ricotta across pastry, leaving a 1-inch border; carefully arrange paper-thin courgette slices in an overlapping, alternating pattern for visual intrigue.
- Border Crafting: Gently fold pastry edges inward, creating a raised boundary to contain the delicate filling and enhance the tart’s rustic aesthetic.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil in a circular motion over courgette layers, adding depth and richness to the composition.
- Baking Process: Place tart in the lower third of a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until pastry transforms into a golden, crisp masterpiece.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh mint leaves across the warm tart, infusing a burst of herbal freshness and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection: Prick the puff pastry thoroughly to prevent uneven rising and create a crisp, flaky base that supports the delicate filling.
- Slice with Precision: Use a mandoline for paper-thin, uniform courgette slices that cook evenly and create a stunning visual pattern on the tart.
- Flavor Boost: Let the ricotta mixture sit for 10 minutes before spreading to allow lemon zest and seasonings to meld and intensify the overall taste.
- Herbal Freshness: Chop mint leaves just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and release maximum aromatic oils for a zesty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg