Calling all food lovers! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the art of creating the ultimate parmesan custard tart with butternut squash. This tantalizing dish is a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors, where the richness of parmesan cheese meets the delicate sweetness of butternut squash. Get ready to impress your taste buds with a symphony of textures, from the velvety smooth custard filling to the crispy, flaky pastry crust.
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UPSIDE-DOWN BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART
Our favorite fall vegetable takes the place of traditional apples in this gorgeous tarte tatin that has savory accents of fresh herbs and Parmesan.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Put the puff pastry on a cutting board, put an inverted 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet on top and cut the pastry with a knife. Transfer the pastry round to a parchment-lined baking sheet and poke all over with a fork. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Put the sugar in the bottom of the 10-inch skillet. Heat over medium heat, shaking the skillet frequently, until the sugar is a dark caramel color, about 5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, separate the necks and bulbs of the squash using a sharp knife. Reserve the bulbs for another use. Cut the stems off the necks and peel the necks with a peeler. Using a mandoline, slice the squash as thinly as possible while keeping them as whole circles.
- Start to arrange 1 layer of overlapping squash slices over the bottom of the skillet in concentric circles. Sprinkle with half the thyme, half the sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Lay down another layer of squash and top with the remaining thyme and sage and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Top with any remaining squash and place the puff pastry round on top.
- Transfer the skillet to a baking sheet and bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for 3 minutes in the skillet and invert onto a plate. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.
PARMESAN CUSTARD TART WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Egg Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Vegetarian Parmesan Butternut Squash Winter Sage Gourmet
Yield Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make shell:
- Combine flour, sage, and salt in a food processor, then add butter and shortening and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons ice water and pulse until just incorporated.
- Squeeze a small handful of dough: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing until just incorporated, then test again. (Do not overwork, or pastry will be tough.)
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough into a ball with scraper, then flatten into a 5-inch square. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 17- by 8-inch rectangle and fit into tart pan. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, then fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Lightly prick bottom and sides of shell all over with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Line pastry shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until sides are set and edges are pale golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until bottom is pale golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Lightly brush bottom and sides of shell with egg white and continue to bake until dry and shiny, about 5 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a rack, about 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Make filling while shell bakes:
- Bring cheese and cream just to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and steep, covered, 30 minutes. Pour steeped cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on cheese solids and then discarding them.
- While cream steeps, heat oil in a 10-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté squash with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, turning, until lightly browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
- Whisk together whole egg, yolk, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl until combined. Add steeped cream, whisking until smooth.
- Fill and bake tart:
- Scatter squash evenly in tart shell and pour custard over. Bake until custard is just set and golden in patches, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool tart in pan on rack at least 20 minutes.
- Halve tart crosswise, then cut in half lengthwise and cut each quarter into 8 pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- *Available at some cookware shops and Fante's Kitchen Wares Shop (fantes.com).
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CUSTARD
My husband first tasted this comforting casserole more than 10 years ago when he was still my fiance. Having enjoyed it so much, he said I needed to offer it at every Thanksgiving dinner. I was happy to oblige!-Maura Calusdian, Londonderry, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, mash the squash with flour and sugar until blended; beat in the milk, eggs and butter. Pour into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients., Bake at 350° until center appears set, 55-65 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Butternut squash sprinkled with Parmesan and bread crumbs makes a superb side dish we love to share. Using the microwave cuts down on long roasting time. -Jackie O'Callaghan, West Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PARMESAN-BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN
Crispy bread crumbs add a bit of crunch to tender slices of butternut squash seasoned with garlic and Parmesan, making this a can't-miss side that even veggie skeptics adore. It's also easy to make ahead - perfect for holiday feasts.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Peel, halve lengthwise and seed squash; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange with slices overlapping slightly in bottom of baking dish.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is soft and butter is infused with garlic flavor. Do not let butter brown.
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and 1 tablespoon of the butter-garlic mixture.
- Brush squash slices with remaining butter-garlic mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bread crumb mixture.
- Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with fork. Increase oven temperature to 425°F; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Before serving, sprinkle parsley over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY CHARD, SQUASH & PARMESAN TART
Make the most of British winter veg with this creamy chard, squash and parmesan tart, made with homemade pastry and topped with hazelnuts
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- An hour before making the pastry, wrap the butter and chill in the freezer until firm. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the flour into a large bowl with the salt, stir, then unwrap the end of the chilled butter and coarsely grate into the seasoned flour. Stir everything together using a cutlery knife, then swiftly add 8-10 tbsp ice-cold water, a little at a time, stirring until it starts to clump together. Form into a disc with your hands, adding a little more water if the pastry feels dry. Wrap and chill for 1 hr. At this stage, the pastry will keep frozen for two months.
- Toss the squash with 1 tbsp oil, most of the thyme leaves and seasoning. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 15 mins. Heat the rest of the oil and the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the shallots with a pinch of salt for 15 mins until caramelised. Add the sugar and vinegar, and cook for 3 mins more. Season, then leave to cool slightly.
- Steam the chard leaves in a steamer basket for 3 mins. Tip into a tea towel and squeeze out the excess water. Roughly chop, then mix with two-thirds of the hard cheese and the mascarpone. Season.
- Put a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Roll the pastry out between two sheets of baking parchment to a 40 x 30cm rectangle. Transfer to a baking tray on its parchment, then peel off the top layer. Spoon over the shallots, leaving a 3cm border. Top with the chard mixture, the rest of the cheese and the squash. Fold the pastry border slightly over the edge of the filling, then brush with the egg wash. Chill for 1 hr. Slide the tray onto the hot baking sheet and bake for 35-40 mins. Scatter over the remaining thyme and the hazelnuts. Serve with a chicory salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BACON AND PARMESAN
In this cozy weeknight meal, roasted butternut squash and Parmesan are combined for a dish that's flavorful but not too heavy. A bit of thick-cut bacon adds crunch and smokiness. If you don't have thick-cut on hand, you can certainly use thin-cut, but keep an eye on it, as it will cook through faster. Be prepared to pluck it from the oven once crisp and allow the vegetables to finish cooking at their own pace. A handful of chopped fresh herbs added just before serving gives this comforting dish a bit of brightness.
Provided by Yossy Arefi
Categories pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 degrees.
- Add the butternut squash to a large baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top and season with red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Toss to combine, then spread the squash into an even layer and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the butternut squash bakes, in a small bowl, toss the red onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- After the squash has cooked for 15 minutes, give it a stir and push it to one side of the baking sheet to make room for the onion and bacon, trying to keep the squash in one layer. Add the red onion to the pan, then lay the strips of bacon in a single layer next to the onion.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 30 minutes and cook, stirring the squash and onion after about 15 minute. The bacon should be crisp and the vegetables cooked through and beginning to caramelize at the edges. (They don't have to be super golden brown, but a little color is nice.)
- Just before the vegetables and bacon are done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot to keep warm if necessary.
- When the vegetables are tender and the bacon crispy, take the baking sheet out of the oven and carefully transfer the bacon to a cutting board. Coarsely chop the bacon.
- Add the butternut squash, onions and any bacon fat to the pot with the pasta. Add about 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water to the pot and stir everything until well combined. You want the squash to break down a bit and coat the pasta; add more pasta water as necessary to coat the pasta with the squash and cheese.
- Stir in half the chopped bacon, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the pasta among bowls or plates. Top with chives, parsley, black pepper and the remaining Parmesan and bacon. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the tart shell for 10-15 minutes before filling it.
- Be sure to use fresh butternut squash for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the butternut squash by hand.
- Season the filling to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Don't overfill the tart shell, or the filling may spill over during baking.
- Bake the tart until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This Parmesan custard tart with butternut squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The creamy custard filling is rich and flavorful, and the butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and texture. The tart is also relatively low in calories and fat, making it a healthier option than many other desserts. If you are looking for a unique and delicious tart recipe, this Parmesan custard tart with butternut squash is a great choice.
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