Best 6 Carrot Tart With Ricotta And Feta Recipes

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Carrot tart with ricotta and feta is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the creamy richness of ricotta and feta cheeses. This savory tart is a delicious appetizer or main course, perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant color and unique flavor, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND FETA



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Carrots work beautifully in this simple tart, but onions, parsnips, beets, zucchini or pumpkin work just as well. The key is to cook the vegetables before putting them on the tart, since the moisture released by baking raw vegetables would make the puff pastry soggy and prevent it from rising. Once you remove the tart from the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting to allow the cheese to firm up slightly. The tart can be served warm, or cooled to room temperature, and would make a great addition to a picnic.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, pies and tarts, vegetables, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Flour, for rolling out dough
1 (14-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 pound multicolored carrots, scrubbed and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 ounces ricotta
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1 garlic clove, grated
Chopped fresh parsley, chervil or chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Using a paring knife, lightly score a border around the perimeter of the puff pastry about a 1/4-inch away from the edges. Place puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick the pastry inside the border using a fork to prevent puffing in the center. Bake on top rack until puff pastry is lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil, season generously with salt and pepper and spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast carrots on the bottom rack (underneath the puff pastry) until the edges are golden brown and carrots are still crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While puff pastry and carrots are in the oven, blend ricotta, feta and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the cheese mixture onto the puff pastry up to the border and arrange the carrots in a single layer on top. Bake until the carrots are tender and the edges of the cheese mixture are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 355 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ROASTED CARROT TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

All-purpose flour, for dusting
Chilled Pie Dough, recipe follows
1/2 cup chevre (plain, creamy goat cheese), softened
1 large egg, separated
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 medium rainbow carrots, scrubbed
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut in half through the stem
3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt
6 to 8 large chicory leaves, such as Treviso or pink radicchio
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, chives or tarragon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup ice cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a gently floured piece of parchment paper, roll out the chilled Pie Dough to a circle about 15 to 16 inches in diameter. Trim it to form an even 14-inch circle. Invert a sheet pan so the flat, bottom side is facing up. Lifting the parchment paper to lift the tart dough, transfer it to the sheet pan. Wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened chevre, egg yolk, heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and stir until smooth. Set aside.
  • Cut the carrots, diagonally, into chunks about 2 to 3 inches in length and no wider than 1 inch, and transfer to a large bowl. Slice each onion half into 1/2-inch wide fans and add to the bowl. Toss the vegetables with the olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
  • Remove the tart dough from the refrigerator, and using the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread the cheese mixture onto the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Use your fingers to gently crimp the edges of the dough, creating a pleated freeform crust. Arrange the vegetables in the middle of the tart, making sure they are in one even layer that covers the cheese mixture beneath.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with a fork. Brush the tart edges with the beaten egg white and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the vegetables are deeply caramelized and the crust is a rich golden color, rotating the pan halfway through.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool slightly. Place the chicory leaves in a medium bowl, drizzle with the lemon juice, and toss gently. Sprinkle the herbs over the tart and arrange the chicory leaves on top, leaving a bit of the tart edges peeking through. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and serve.
  • Place the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse once or twice to combine. Add the butter and pulse twice more, until the butter is in medium-sized pieces. Steadily pour the ice water into the machine while pulsing it as quickly as you can, until the butter is still visible in large smears and the dough is pushing up the sides of the bowl. It should look like damp bread crumbs. (You may not need to add all the water.)
  • Scrape the dough into a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The dough will continue to hydrate, but if it still feels powdery and dry, wet your fingertips and flick a little cold water onto the crumbs.) After 1 hour, gently press the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour more before rolling out.

TORTA RUSTICA WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH



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Torta rustica (also called pizza rustica) is a rich, ricotta-stuffed pie that's traditionally baked for Easter in Southern Italy. This version includes greens (either spinach or chard) for color and freshness. The ham is optional; feel free to leave it out, or substitute chopped olives or sundried tomatoes if you're looking for a similar savory bite. The crust, adapted from Nancy Harmon Jenkins's 2007 cookbook, "Cucina del Sole," is sturdy and slightly sweet, which makes a nice contrast to the salty filling. (For more on producing a lattice-style crust, see our How to Make Pie Crust guide.)

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, main course

Time 2h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 1/2 cups/310 grams all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
3/4 cup/170 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
1 large egg white (save the yolk for the egg wash)
Zest from 1 lemon
3 to 4 tablespoons iced dry white wine or ice water spiked with 1/2 teaspoon cider or white wine vinegar
3 cups/24 ounces whole-milk ricotta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
About 5 cups/5 ounces baby spinach or chard, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
2 large eggs
2 cups/8 ounces shredded fresh mozzarella
1 cup/4 ounces grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan (pecorino is stronger, Parmesan is milder, or use a combination)
1/2 cup/4 ounces ham, diced (optional)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as needed
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Egg wash (1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water)

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until the mixture forms lima bean-size pieces. Alternatively, mix together flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl, then add butter, working the pieces into the flour with your hands, squeezing and pinching them until the mixture looks like oatmeal.
  • Add egg, egg white and lemon zest, and pulse after each addition. If working by hand, whisk together egg, egg white and lemon zest in a separate bowl, then mix into the butter mixture. Slowly add iced wine, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse or mix by hand until the dough just comes together. You may not need all the liquid. The dough should be moist, but not wet.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and gather and press it into a ball. Divide into 2 portions, one slightly larger than the other, and shape into disks. Wrap the disks tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 5 days.
  • When ready to bake, heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Make the filling: If your ricotta seems watery, put it in a sieve and let it drain while you cook the spinach.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and a large pinch of salt, and continue to cook until spinach is very dry, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. If any liquid accumulates as the spinach sits, pour it out of the bowl (you don't want it to water down the ricotta).
  • In a food processor, purée drained ricotta and eggs until just combined and smooth. Add to the bowl with the spinach and fold in mozzarella, pecorino, ham (if using), parsley, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red-pepper flakes and nutmeg. Set aside when rolling out dough (or chill for up to 4 hours).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger pastry dough disk to a 14-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit dough into a 9-inch springform pan, pressing the dough up the sides of the pan. Scrape filling into crust and spread evenly. Roll out second pastry disk to a 12-inch circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut 1/2-inch-wide strips and weave into a lattice on top of the filling. Seal, trim and crimp the edges. Brush the top of the torta with the egg wash.
  • Place torta on sheet pan and bake until crust is crisp and brown, and filling is firm, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on a rack for at least 45 minutes before serving.

CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND ALMOND FILLING



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Arranging the carrots in a geometric pattern transforms this savory tart into a truly show-stopping side or appetizer, while a zesty carrot top salad provides a nice pop of color and flavor.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Fall     Carrot     Tart     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre     Ricotta     Almond     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds (about 5 1/2 ounces)
2 pounds rainbow or orange carrots, peeled, cut into 3 1/2x1/4-1/2" sticks; plus 1 cup coarsely chopped tops
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole-milk ricotta
2 tablespoons thyme leaves
1 (14-17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, preferably all-butter, thawed
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook carrots, orange juice, 4 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. allspice, and 1 1/2 cups water in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to a plate, reserving liquid in skillet, and let cool.
  • Transfer 1/4 cup almonds to a small bowl; set aside. Process 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining almonds, 1 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 tsp. allspice in a food processor until finely chopped. Add eggs, ricotta, thyme, orange zest, and remaining 4 Tbsp. butter and process until smooth.
  • Gently roll pastry to an 18x13" rectangle on a lightly floured sheet of parchment. Transfer with parchment to a rimmed baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1/2" border around pastry (for a decorative border, make small shallow diagonal cuts within that border).
  • Spread egg mixture evenly within border of pastry, then arrange carrots over in a geometric pattern. To create a chevron (zigzag) pattern, form 6 carrots into 3 even "V" shapes so points are touching the long border of the crust. Fill with additional rows of "V" shapes, cutting carrots to fit as needed.
  • Bake tart until filling is puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, heat reserved carrot-cooking liquid in skillet over high; cook, stirring, until reduced to a thick syrup, about 10 minutes. Brush top of tart with syrup while still warm. Cut into 12-16 pieces.
  • Whisk oil and remaining 1 tsp. vinegar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Add shallot, carrot tops, and reserved almonds and toss to combine. Arrange over tart to serve.

CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND HERBS



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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Carrot     Spring     Chive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups ricotta
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 large carrots (about 8 ounces), scrubbed, thinly sliced into coins
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons small dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Whisk ricotta and cream in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and cook, tossing occasionally, 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Lightly roll out pastry on parchment paper just to smooth out creases. Transfer on paper to a baking sheet. Lightly score a 1" border around pastry. Brush with egg; bake until golden and slightly puffed, 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread ricotta mixture over pastry, staying within border. Scatter reserved onion and carrots over top. Bake until carrots are tender, onion is starting to caramelize, and pastry is golden brown and baked through, 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
  • Just before serving, toss herbs and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Scatter over tart.
  • Do ahead: Tart can be baked 6 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH FETA



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Make and share this Roasted Carrots With Feta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices on the diagonal or 1 lb baby carrots, cut in half on the diagonal
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss carrots with oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with coarse salt and pepper.
  • Roast carrots until caramelized, golden, and tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer carrots to a bowl and toss with feta and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 158.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Prep the Carrots Properly: Peel and cut the carrots into thin, even slices to ensure they cook evenly. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife for precise results.
  • Use Quality Cheese: Opt for high-quality ricotta and feta cheeses to enhance the flavor of the tart. Fresh, creamy ricotta and tangy, salty feta will create a delightful combination.
  • Season Wisely: Don't shy away from adding herbs, spices, and seasonings to elevate the taste of the tart. Consider using fresh thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper for a flavorful twist.
  • Don't Overcook the Carrots: Keep an eye on the carrots during baking to prevent overcooking. Overcooked carrots can lose their vibrant color and become mushy, affecting the texture of the tart.
  • Let it Cool: Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the filling set and make it easier to cut clean slices.

Conclusion:

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this delectable Carrot Tart with Ricotta and Feta. With its vibrant orange hues, creamy filling, and savory crust, this tart is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and cheeses to create your own unique flavor combinations. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this versatile tart will impress your family and friends with its deliciousness. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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