Featuring the delightful combination of sweet roasted carrots and creamy goat cheese, this Roasted Carrot and Goat Cheese Tart recipe is a perfect addition to your repertoire of French-inspired dishes. The vibrant colors of the roasted carrots combined with the tangy goat cheese create a visually stunning and flavorful dish that will impress dinner guests or make a cozy weeknight meal.
Roasted Carrot and Goat Cheese Tart
Ingredients:
– 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed
– 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
– 2 tablespoons honey
– Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, toss the sliced carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
3. Spread the carrot slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
4. While the carrots are roasting, roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan or baking dish.
5. Place the rolled out puff pastry in the tart pan, pressing it gently to fit the bottom and sides. Trim any excess pastry hanging over the edges.
6. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.
7. Spread the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the bottom of the pastry.
8. Arrange the roasted carrot slices on top of the goat cheese, slightly overlapping each other in a circular pattern.
9. Drizzle the honey over the carrots, allowing some to drip down into the nooks and crannies.
10. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
11. Once baked, remove the tart from the oven and let it cool slightly before cutting into slices.
12. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of herbal fragrance and serve warm.
The Roasted Carrot and Goat Cheese Tart is a delicious and elegant dish that can be served as a main course accompanied by a fresh salad or cut into smaller squares as an appetizer at your next gathering. The contrasting flavors of the sweet roasted carrots and tangy goat cheese are sure to please even the most discerning palates. Try this recipe for a gourmet twist on a classic tart that will transport your taste buds to the French countryside.
