Description
A perfect appetizer for two or more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 ounces gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped tarragon
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375º.
- Thaw puff pastry and lay out flat on a sheet pan lined with parchment.
- Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces.
- Heat up oil in a large skillet, when hot add bacon and cook until cooked through but not too crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from pan, add red onion and thyme and sauce until starting to caramelize, 6-7 minutes. Place on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, egg yolk, salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Spread ricotta mixture onto puff pastry, then sprinkle grayère cheese, bacon and onions.
- Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden.
- Mix herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle some on the tart and serve the rest in a small bowl on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Californian
