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Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart with Bacon and Sage

A comforting and delicious tart featuring pumpkin, ricotta, and caramelized onions topped with crispy bacon and fresh sage, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tart

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped For added flavor
  • 4 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • to taste Kosher salt & black pepper For seasoning
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed For the crust
  • 1½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1⅓ cups pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 handfuls fresh sage leaves For flavor
  • 2 large eggs Plus 2 tsp water for egg wash
  • to taste Grated Parmesan cheese For topping

Instructions
 

Cook Bacon

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Caramelize Onions

  • In the same skillet with some bacon fat, add the thinly sliced onions, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook on medium-low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add apple cider and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Prep Pastry

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Score a 1-inch border around the edges and prick the center with a fork.

Make Filling

  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and pumpkin purée, season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly inside the pastry borders and top with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and grated mozzarella cheese.

Add Sage & Bake

  • Sprinkle fresh sage leaves over the top. Brush the pastry edges with the egg wash (beaten eggs with water). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.

Finish

  • Once out of the oven, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Baking Recipe, Comfort Food, Pumpkin Tart, Ricotta Tart, Savory Tart
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