Best Rustic Summer Squash Tart Recipes

RUSTIC SUMMER SQUASH TART

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add squash and shallots and cook, turning pieces as they start to color, 7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Remove from heat, stir in thyme, garlic and pepper to taste, cool to room temperature.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, unroll or unfold pie crust on the parchment.
• With a rolling pin, roll crust to a 13-inch round.
• Crumble half the cheese over crust to within 2 inches of edge.
• Arrange squash mixture, pepper strips and tomato slices on cheese; fold edge of the crust over filling and brush crust with egg.
• Bake 35-40 minutes or until pastry is golden.
• Slide tart, still on parchment, onto a wire rack.
• Crumble remaining cheese over top.
• Let cool before serving.

SUMMER SQUASH TART WITH MASCARPONE CREAM CHEESE FILLING

Steps:

• For the pate sablee tart crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cream together the butter, sugar and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Add the flour and mix on low speed until just incorporated.
• On a flour-dusted work surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness, and then cut into 6-inch circles. Line eight 4-inch tart pans with the pastry and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Prick the bottom of the chilled tart shells with a fork. Bake until the shells are an even golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
• For the mascarpone cream cheese filling: Cream together the mascarpone and cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
• Add the cream, confectioners' sugar and salt and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Once the filling is smooth, add the lemon zest and candied ginger and mix to combine. Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
• For the sugar-roasted summer squash: Once the tart shells are out of the oven, raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
• With a mandolin, thinly slice the squash into disks.
• Combine the sugar and five-spice powder in a large bowl. Add the sliced squash and toss to coat.
• Place the sugar-coated squash on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each slice.
• Roast until the squash is beginning to brown at the edges and the sugar is starting to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
• To assemble: Fill the cooled tart shells with the filling. Decoratively arrange the cooled squash slices on top. If desired, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the edges of the squash.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART WITH CHILE HONEY

Steps:

• For the crust: Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Put the flour, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and process until thoroughly combined with no visible chunks of butter. Add the egg and pulse until the dough just starts to clump. Transfer the dough to the springform pan and press it evenly on the bottom and 1 inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• For the filling: Adjust an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Toss the butternut squash slices with the melted butter, sage, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle the Parmesan and breadcrumbs evenly on the bottom of the crust, then scatter over 1/2 cup of the gruyere cubes. Lay out a single layer of butternut squash slices, breaking off pieces of squash to fill any gaps. Scatter another 1/2 cup of gruyere over the squash. Top with the rest of the butternut squash slices and then the remaining 1/2 cup gruyere.
• Put the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake, until the squash can be pierced easily with a knife, about 1 hour and 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. (If the crust gets too dark, cover loosely with foil.)
• Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, crushed red pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl large enough to contain it (the honey may boil over in the microwave). Microwave for 30 seconds to heat up the honey and infuse the chile flavor. Reserve.
• Drizzle the tart all over with the chile-infused honey and serve immediately.