Butternut Squash, Goat Cheese and Honey Tart

Ingredients

• butternut squash (Halved, peeled, seeded and cut into thin slices)
• shallot (To be sautéed)
• lardons (One small package; some lardons may be reserved for decoration)
• pepper (A little)
• shortcrust pastry (To be rolled out)
• Saint-Maure cheese (To spread over the pastry; crème fraîche may be used instead)
• Parmesan (To add with the Saint-Maure)
• goat cheese (Cut into rounds)
• egg yolk (For brushing the edges)
• caesar seeds (Term transcribed this way from the audio; used with the egg yolk on the edges)
• walnuts (A few walnuts for the top)
• honey (To add before serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the butternut squash in half. Peel it, remove the seeds and fibers, then cut it into thin slices. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté the shallot with the lardons and a little pepper until everything is golden. Set the mixture aside.

3. 3

   Roll out the shortcrust pastry, then spread the Saint-Maure over it with a little Parmesan. Crème fraîche may be used instead of the cheese.

4. 4

   Add the sautéed lardons to the pastry. Optionally reserve a small amount for decoration.

5. 5

   Arrange the butternut slices on the tart in attractive circles, as shown in the video.

6. 6

   Add the goat cheese, cut into generous rounds, distributing them over the tart.

7. 7

   Close the tart.

8. 8

   Brush the edges with the egg yolk and sprinkle them with caesar seeds, according to the audio transcription, to achieve an attractive golden color during baking.

9. 9

   Place the reserved lardons on top, along with a few walnuts.

10. 10

    Bake the tart for 25 minutes at 180 °C, until well browned.

11. 11

    Add the honey just before serving.

Notes

The exact quantities are not specified in the source. The type of seeds is ambiguous in the audio transcription (“caesar seeds”). The source does not specify the exact shape of the tart or the cooking method; only baking at 180 °C for 25 minutes is indicated.

Nutrition per serving

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• savory tart
• French
• autumn
• oven
• squash
• goat cheese