Description
Savory artichoke gouda tart combines Mediterranean ingredients with creamy cheese and delicate pastry. Flaky layers and rich flavors invite home cooks to explore culinary creativity in their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 2 sheets puff pastry, frozen and thawed
- 1 jar (14 oz / 397 g) marinated artichokes, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tbsps pepperoncinis, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Honey, for drizzling
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Stretch first puff pastry sheet onto parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a smooth foundation for the tart.
- Border Crafting: Slice second pastry sheet into ½-inch strips, meticulously framing the pastry’s edges and securing with beaten egg wash, then sprinkle sesame seeds and black pepper for textural contrast.
- Surface Preparation: Systematically fork-prick the pastry interior to prevent excessive rising and ensure uniform baking.
- Flavor Layering: Evenly distribute pepperoncinis, fresh basil, thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, and chili flakes across the pastry, establishing a robust aromatic base.
- Cheese Infusion: Generously cascade shredded Gouda and Fontina cheeses over the herbal layer, creating a rich, molten canvas.
- Artichoke Placement: Artfully arrange drained artichoke pieces atop the cheese, then delicately drizzle honey for a nuanced sweetness.
- Chilling Phase: Briefly freeze the assembled tart to stabilize ingredients and maintain structural integrity.
- Baking Transformation: Roast in a 425°F oven for 25-30 minutes until pastry achieves a golden-brown complexion and cheese melts into a bubbling masterpiece.
- Resting Interval: Allow tart to rest momentarily, permitting flavors to harmonize and pastry to settle before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Pastry Perfection: Work with cold puff pastry and handle gently to maintain its delicate, flaky texture and prevent tearing.
- Flavor Layering: Distribute herbs and seasonings evenly to ensure each bite delivers a balanced, complex taste profile with complementary notes.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use a combination of Gouda and Fontina for optimal melting, creating a rich, creamy base that enhances the tart’s overall indulgence.
- Freezing Hack: Chilling the assembled tart before baking helps set ingredients and prevents the pastry from becoming soggy, ensuring a crisp, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg