Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart with Turkey
Warm up your gatherings with this delightful Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart featuring turkey bacon and sage. This savory tart strikes the perfect balance between creamy ricotta and sweet caramelized onions, layered on a flaky puff pastry crust. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or festive occasions, it’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire. With a hint of seasonal flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while providing comfort during chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 sweet onions
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1⅓ cups pumpkin purée
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- Fresh sage leaves
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until caramelized. Add apple cider in the last five minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with pumpkin purée, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture onto the pastry edges.
- Layer on caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Top with fresh sage leaves and brush edges with an egg wash made from whisked eggs and water.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg