Description
This zucchini tart with goat cheese is a savory, visually stunning dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With fresh zucchini, a creamy goat cheese filling, and a beautiful concentric design, it’s an easy yet impressive way to enjoy summer’s best produce.
Ingredients
1 unbaked pie crust
8 oz (1 cup) plain creamy goat cheese
2 teaspoons minced thyme from fresh thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 large zucchinis
2 large courgettes (yellow squash)
Olive oil for drizzling
Lemon juice as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust: Press the pastry dough into a 9-inch quiche dish, ensuring it goes all the way up the sides. Chill for 40 minutes, then freeze for an additional 20 minutes.
- Prepare the zucchini: Trim ends and slice zucchinis and courgettes into long strips using a mandoline. Cut each strip in half, toss with 1 teaspoon salt, and let rest in a colander for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and pie weights, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine goat cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly over the cooled crust, adding lemon juice if needed to spread more easily.
- Assemble the tart: Layer zucchini slices on top of the cheese in a concentric pattern, skin-side up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and zucchini softens.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Herb substitutions: Rosemary, oregano, or marjoram can replace thyme.
- Cheese substitutions: Use ricotta, manchego, or parmesan if goat cheese isn’t preferred.
- Vegetable variations: Add tomatoes, bell peppers, or any other seasonal vegetable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
