Description
Savor the warmth of autumn with this Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart featuring crispy bacon and aromatic sage. The creamy ricotta blends beautifully with sweet pumpkin and caramelized onions, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for both special occasions and casual dinners. This easy-to-make tart is sure to impress your guests or make a cozy night in remarkably delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pumpkin puree (about 1 small sugar pumpkin)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry to fit your tart pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add the sliced onions and caramelize until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, chopped sage, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the caramelized onions and cooked bacon.
- Pour the filling into the prepared puff pastry shell. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg