Savory Tart with Vegetables (Printable)
Golden flaky tart filled with creamy custard, sautéed vegetables, and cheese, perfect for brunch or light lunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tart Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
→ Filling
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 3 large eggs
12 - 3/4 cup whole milk
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
17 - 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20 minutes.
03 - Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into the pan and trim excess edges. Prick base with a fork. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
04 - Bake the crust with weights for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 5 minutes. Set aside.
05 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - Whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until combined.
07 - Spread sautéed vegetables evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese on top. Pour the egg mixture over all.
08 - Return tart to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- This tart feels like a special treat but comes together with approachable ingredients and straightforward steps
- The combination of creamy custard and fresh vegetables creates a harmony of flavors that surprises every time
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- Chilling the crust dough is not optional—it makes the difference between a soggy base and a crisp shell
- Taking the time to blind bake ensures your crust won
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- Let the custard rest a few minutes after baking before slicing to ensure clean, beautiful slices
- The secret is in the blind bake—the extra five minutes without weights makes the crust perfectly crisp all around