savory tart
I was thisclose to grabbing the t-rex cookie cutter. Didn’t want to freak anyone out, though. I think I made the right decision.
This is a beloved savory tart from the good old days of the (now defunct) wholesale bakery. Stuffed with spinach, white beans, roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic, it’s held together with a couple of eggs, a little cream, and a sprinkling of cheese. The original version had a delightful cornmeal crust, but I had to move on to another recipe because it was uncontrollably sticky. And rage-inducing. Okay, not really rage. But close enough. I went for an olive oil pie crust instead, a friendly crust that rolled right out and lifted straight off the silpat. I’m prepared for a fight when working with pie dough, so I wasn’t really sure what to do with myself. I felt like I’d gotten off too easy. Like the dough was lulling me into a false sense of security. Like maybe it would explode in the oven or something.
This tart doesn’t mind being frozen, not one bit. I can vouch for it. This is kind of sad, but everyone at work got really excited when a half-sheet pan of savory tart was discovered lurking in the recesses of the walk-in freezer. How long had the poor tart been in there? I don’t want to know. But it was still delicious. If you want to store it in the freezer, just cool the tomato/onion/garlic mixture first. Put the pan with the bottom crust in the freezer for a little bit before filling. Wrap well. No problem.
The recipe is a little involved and takes a bit of time, but I think it’s worth the effort.
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Savory Tart
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 medium white or yellow onions, peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
1 (15 ounce) can of white beans, rinsed and drained
a couple large handfuls of baby spinach
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
a pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 a cup mild olive oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup half and half
1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 a teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 a teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
4 ounces shredded cheese (I can vouch for asiago and white cheddar)
Preheat oven to 375. Place cherry tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a baking dish and toss with a bit of olive oil. [A cast iron pot works really well here.] Cover and roast for about 45 minutes, until tomatoes are wilted and onions and garlic are very soft. Let cool. Crush garlic cloves and stir in can of white beans and a couple handfuls of spinach.
For the crust: whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk and olive oil. Stir together until well-combined. Cover and let rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Divide dough into two pieces. Roll one out to a circle large enough to fit the bottom and sides of a 9″ tart pan, leaving a little overhang. Spread a 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs over the crust. Fill with roasted veg/bean/spinach mixture. Whisk together eggs, cream, rosemary, salt, and pepper; pour over tart. Top with cheese, then roll out the remaining crust and fit over the top. Pinch together overhanging dough and roll back in to fit inside the tart pan; flute if desired. Slit a couple of steam holes in the top of the crust.
Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes, until crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling all the way through. If you’re baking it from frozen it may take around and hour and a half.
Mmm sounds so good and looks absolutely beautiful! I would’ve loved some t-rex cut outs though…just saying :) This tart must be sooo delicious!
I totally buzzed this. Looks delicious (I def wouldn’t have minded t-rex cutouts, just sayin) and I love that it’s total veggie. About the Baked cookbook…I would have to say it has absolutely been worth the $30 I payed (plus another $30 if you count the second one, Baked Explorations). It’s got a ton of different kinds on desserts and if you like the whole retro dessert vibe, you’ll prob like the cookbook.
This looks amazing to me! Buzzed! I am such a big fan of savory tarts instead of sweet ones. Personally I am much more of a savory eater than a sweet eater anyways…looks amazing
This looks perfect for brunch…. or maybe something i’ll make for my bff bridal shower :)
Gorgeous! I love your pictures and this recipe sounds incredible!!
LOVE the flavors… BUT most of all LOVE the butterflies! I collect butterflies…
Would love to have seen that T-Rex version! But also loving this butterfly pie! Looks fab and really liking that buttermilk crust.
Ive never seen a crust decorated in such a manner and its so lovely! I think the t-rex would have looked darn cool though :) The recipe itself sounds SO delish too, all round lovely!
This is beautiful!!
This is so beautiful!!! i just could not keep my eyes away from the pretty butterflies.
Lovely recipe, I am sure the tart must have tasted awesome….
About the book I love it, It has really helped me get my confidence in baking…..
thanks everyone! i’ll go for the t-rex next time :)
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