In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delectable tart with zucchini, prosciutto, and pine nuts. We'll start with a flaky and flavorful tart dough, which can be store-bought or homemade. From there, we'll layer in a combination of thinly sliced zucchini, savory prosciutto, and crunchy pine nuts. The combination of these ingredients creates a medley of flavors that complement each other perfectly. Finally, we'll bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and hot. The final result will be a stunning and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY RICOTTA TART WITH PINE NUTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 1 (11-inch) tart
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 3/4 cup of pine nuts, and salt until finely ground. Add the butter. Pulse dough just until it comes together.
- Place the dough into an 11-inch diameter tart pan with a removable bottom and press down to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. Refrigerate until the dough is firm, about 30 minutes.
- Line the tart shell with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake the tart shell in the lower third of the oven until just set, about 25 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and pie weights. Bake until the tart shell is lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar with the water in a small saucepan over low heat. You don't want to boil the water, you just want to heat it so that the sugar can dissolve thoroughly. Stir until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the ricotta cheese and cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and egg yolks, 1 at a time, and process until smooth. With the machine running, add the sugar syrup in a thin steady stream and process until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the tart shell and bake until the filling is almost set, about 20 to 25 minutes. Scatter the remaining 3/4 cup of toasted pine nuts atop the filling. Bake until the custard is set, about 10 minutes longer. Let the tart cool completely before serving.
- The tart can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Return the tart to room temperature before serving.
PINE NUT TART
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the tart crust: Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until combined. Add the butter and pulse until small pebbles form. With the machine running, add the egg yolk, vanilla and water and pulse until the dough just comes together. Remove to a piece of plastic wrap and press together into a dough ball. Flatten into a disk then refrigerate, at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the honey and pine nut filling: Add the honey, brown sugar and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat and whisk to combine. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the butter and whisk until melted. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and allow to cool for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a 13-inch circle and place in an 11-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Chill 30 more minutes.
- Prick the bottom of the tart with a fork. Place a piece of parchment in the center of the tart and fill all the way to the top with dried beans. Bake until the crust is set but still slightly pale, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, then remove the parchment and beans.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, whisk the heavy cream, egg yolk, lemon zest and juice into the cooled filling. Place the cooled tart shell on a rimmed baking sheet and scatter the pine nuts inside the shell. Evenly pour the filling into the tart crust and bake until the top is golden brown, the filling is set and the very center still has a slight jiggle, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Serve dusted with confectioners' sugar.
PROSCIUTTO PARMESAN AND PINE NUT BRUSCHETTA
This fabulous appetizer was wonderful at our wine tasting group. Lightly toasted French baguette slices are spread with a diced prosciutto and Parmesan cheese blend, then sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.
Provided by MISS AMY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter. Blend in prosciutto, Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
- Place baguettes on a medium baking sheet. Heat in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
- Spread baguette slices with the butter mixture. Arrange on a large serving platter. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 949.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and semolina flour. Semolina flour is made from durum wheat and adds a nice texture to the dough.
- To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, pre-bake it before adding the filling.
- If you don't have prosciutto, you can use thinly sliced ham or bacon.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your filling, such as zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- Add some herbs to your filling for extra flavor, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- Top the tart with grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of zucchini, prosciutto, and pine nuts is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. This tart is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, give this tart a try!
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