Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart with Turkey Bacon and Sage
Warm your heart and home with a delightful Pumpkin, Ricotta & Caramelized Onion Tart. This savory dish combines creamy ricotta and rich pumpkin, enhanced by sweet caramelized onions and aromatic sage for a truly comforting experience. Perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or cozy dinners, this tart is deceptively simple to prepare yet makes a stunning centerpiece on any table. Each bite delivers a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1⅓ cups pumpkin purée
- 4 sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Fresh sage leaves
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- Turkey bacon, chopped (or plant-based bacon)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and place it on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crisp (or use plant-based bacon). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions with salt and pepper; caramelize over medium-low heat for about 25–30 minutes until golden and soft.
- Mix ricotta and pumpkin in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread this mixture on the pastry, layer with caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and bacon.
- Scatter fresh sage leaves on top, brush pastry edges with an egg wash (egg + water), then bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish with grated Parmesan while warm before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg