Best Summer Squash Tart With Olives Recipes

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.

SUMMER SQUASH TART WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together herbs, garlic, and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss zucchini and squash with 1 tablespoon oil in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Unfold dough; cover each sheet with a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with butter. Press 1 sheet of dough into baking sheet. Lightly brush dough with butter. Repeat, layering remaining 5 sheets dough and brushing each with butter.
• Spread herb mixture over dough. Spread zucchini and squash on top; top with olives. Bake until edges are browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces; garnish with oregano.

SUMMER SQUASH LATTICE TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Have ready a 14-by-4 1/2-inch bottomless rectangular tart form or one with a removable bottom on a parchment-lined baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll pate brisee dough into a 7-by-16-inch rectangle. Fit the dough into the mold, and trim the sides flush with the top of the mold. Transfer the shell to the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
• Remove the shell from the freezer, prick bottom with a fork, and line with parchment paper cut to fit. Fill with dried beans or metal pie weights. Bake until the crust is just beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and remove beans or weights. Return the crust to the oven, and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and set aside on a wire rack.
• Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, very thinly slice 1 green zucchini and 1 yellow squash lengthwise. Place slices in a colander in a single layer, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place colander in a bowl, and set aside to drain for 30 minutes.
• Cut the remaining zucchini and squash into 1/3-inch dice. In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add leeks and diced squash, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown but still firm, about 8 minutes. Evenly distribute cooked vegetables in the crust. Sprinkle Gruyere on top.
• Place salted squash slices between double layers of paper towels. Gently press down to remove as much liquid as possible. Alternating squash colors, weave a lattice pattern over the top of the cheese and vegetables, covering the entire surface. Trim or tuck in ends to fit.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk, and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Lift the edges of the lattice in several places, and pour in the egg mixture. Using a pastry brush, coat the lattice with olive oil. Bake, loosely covered with aluminum foil, until the custard is set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove lattice tart from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

TARTE AUX COURGETTES -- ZUCCHINI, SUMMER SQUASH, AND OLIVE TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• Brush a rimmed baking sheet with butter.
• Slice the zucchini and summer squash.
• Mix the herbs, garlic and 3 tablespoons of oil together.
• Put the sliced zucchini and summer squash in a bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Work with one sheet of the phyllo dough at a time, and keep the other sheets covered with a damp towel.
• Press one sheet of the phyllo onto the prepared pan and brush it with the melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets, brushing each with the butter.
• Spread the herbed oil mixture over the last layer of dough, top with the zucchini and squash and dot with the olives.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges have just begun to turn brown.
• To serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Cut into 6 pieces and serve.