Feuilles dÉrable Tartes Salées (Print Version)

Flaky tart with roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, a touch of maple, and creamy goat cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
03 - 1 egg yolk
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 eggs
14 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large bowl, blend flour and salt. Incorporate cold butter by rubbing it into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg yolk and just enough cold water to bring dough together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20 minutes.
03 - Toss diced sweet potato and butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
04 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook red onion, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry and line a 9-inch tart pan. Prick base with a fork and blind-bake for 10 minutes.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, crème fraîche, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
07 - Layer roasted vegetables and caramelized onions evenly in the pre-baked tart shell. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top. Pour the egg mixture uniformly over filling.
08 - Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
09 - Allow tart to cool slightly before removing from pan. For decoration, optionally cut extra pastry into maple leaf shapes, bake until crisp, and place atop before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Showcases the rich flavors of autumnal vegetables in a refined French tart.
  • The balance of sweet, savory, and herbaceous notes makes it irresistibly memorable.
  • Flaky homemade pastry provides the perfect contrasting texture.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and great for sharing with family and friends.
02 -
  • Chill the pastry dough well before rolling out to maintain flakiness.
  • Use a fork to prick the pastry base before blind-baking to avoid puffing.
  • Caramelize onions slowly for the best sweet, rich flavor.
  • Roast vegetables until golden to bring out natural sugars.
  • Allow tart to cool slightly before unmolding to keep its shape intact.
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