Description
Flaky puff pastry, fresh courgette, aromatic garlic and olive oil. What's not to love about Courgette Tart?
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 x 375g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 3 courgettes, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- olive oil
- 60ml (4 tbsp) mascarpone cheese
- 50g (1½oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/390°F/gas 6).
- Unroll the pastry onto the baking sheet and score a border 2.5cm (1 inch) in from the edge.
- Toss the courgettes and garlic with the olive oil and season liberally.
- Mix the mascarpone with half the parmesan and spread inside the border. Arrange the courgettes in overlapping rows.
- Stir the egg with 15ml (1 tbsp) of water then gently brush the puff pastry borders with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then scatter with parmesan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is crispy and golden.
Notes
- Use different coloured courgettes to make the tart vibrant and unique.
- Serve with chilled white wine and a tangy salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: French