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Carrot Tart

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Savoury carrot tart on a wooden board
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Easter Special Appetiser: Savoury
Carrot Tart
Recipe

55 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
This savoury carrot tart is a great addition to an Easter spread. It hits that sweet spot between looking fancy and being actually easy to pull off, combining a flaky puff pastry base with a creamy, herbed cheese layer. The roasted carrots bring out a natural sweetness that works really well with the savoury garlic and herb spread. This easy carrot tart recipe is one of those dishes that quietly steals the show at a weekend brunch or a festive gathering like Easter. It doesn’t rely on complicated steps or fancy ingredients, but just a few basics brought together in the right way. The pastry turns crisp and buttery, the cheese melts into a soft, savoury layer, and the carrots add a gentle sweetness that keeps everything balanced. This savoury tart fits beautifully into an Easter menu, bringing a fresh and colourful touch to your table, contrasting the sweet tarts, and turning up the variety in the appetiser section. With the bright orange carrots and a sprinkle of fresh green herbs like dill or chives on top, it really stands out on the table. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or a bowl of fresh fruit, and you have a well-balanced, crowd-pleasing dish everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
about 5Carrots (medium-sized)
1 tablespoonOlive oil
1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
1/4 teaspoonGround black pepper
1 sheetPuff pastry sheet (thawed)
170 gGarlic and herb cheese
1/2 cupMonterey Jack cheese (grated)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the oven racks so one is in the upper third and the other in the lower third. This allows you to cook the carrots and pastry at the same time efficiently.

Step 1
Preheat the Oven
5 Minutes
Step 2
Prepare and Roast the Carrots
15-20 Minutes
Step 3
Prepare the Puff Pastry
15 Minutes
Step 4
Assemble the Tart
5 Minutes

FAQs

Store-bought puff pastry works best for this recipe as it is convenient, consistent, and gives a perfectly flaky texture. Homemade can be used, but it requires more time and skill.