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Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart

Delicious Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart for Fall Comfort

This Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Tart combines sweet roasted squash and savory caramelized onions in a flaky pastry, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Store-bought is convenient.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Diced.
  • 2 medium Onions Thinly sliced.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Can use white pepper for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh is best.
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese Can substitute with feta or ricotta.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream for vegan option.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash, can substitute with plant-based milk.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Tart pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dice the butternut squash and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet, add olive oil, and cook sliced onions with salt for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Roll out puff pastry and fit into tart pan, pricking the bottom to prevent puffing.
  5. Spread caramelized onions on the pastry, top with roasted squash, crumble goat cheese, drizzle with cream, and sprinkle thyme.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best texture, assemble and bake the tart on the same day. Consider garnishing with fresh thyme or red pepper flakes before serving.

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