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Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart

Heavenly Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart to Savor

This Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart is a delightful dish full of flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry this flaky base provides that delightful crunch
Filling
  • 2 medium butternut squashes peeled and diced
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting and caramelizing
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Creamy Layer
  • 1 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 medium egg for egg wash
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 sprinkle red pepper flakes for a hint of heat

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Tart pan
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Toss diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add sliced onions, and caramelize for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Roll out puff pastry and place it into the tart pan, pricking the bottom to prevent puffing.
  5. Layer caramelized onions, roasted squash, goat cheese, heavy cream, and fresh thyme on the pastry.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This tart combines the sweetness of butternut squash and caramelized onions with the richness of goat cheese, making it a comforting dish.

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