Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart with Turkey Bacon and Sage. This exquisite dish combines creamy ricotta and rich pumpkin with sweet caramelized onions and savory turkey bacon, all enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or any special gathering, this tart not only pleases the palate but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on your table. With its balance of sweet and savory elements and aromatic sage, it’s destined to become a favorite recipe in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices Turkey Bacon, chopped
- 4 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1⅓ cups pumpkin purée
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 handfuls fresh sage leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 large eggs + 2 tsp water, for egg wash
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon until crisp; set aside.
- In the same skillet, caramelize thinly sliced onions over medium-low heat with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 25–30 minutes. Stir in apple cider and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface, place on lined baking sheets, score edges.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta and pumpkin with seasoning. Spread inside the pastry borders; layer with caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and turkey bacon.
- Top with fresh sage leaves and brush edges with egg wash. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg