Recette Tarte Courgette Chèvre Recipe

This savory tart harmoniously blends flaky puff pastry with delicately sliced courgettes and creamy goat cheese. A luscious custard, gently infused with garlic and nutmeg, envelops the ingredients, while a sprinkle of fresh thyme lifts the dish with a burst of aroma. A delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat perfect for any occasion.

I’ve been experimenting with a tasty Recette Tarte Courgette Chevre that owed a lot to my usual Quiche Courgette style. This tart uses just a few simple ingredients to create a flavorful repast sans viande.

I start with a sheet of puff pastry then add sliced courgettes – about 500g from 3 medium ones – and 200g of goat cheese scattered evenly on top. Adding 3 eggs and 200 ml of heavy cream gives the filling a rich texture and a solid nutritional profile with plenty of protein and a balance of fats.

I mix in 2 tbsp olive oil with minced garlic, salt, and pepper then optionally top it off with a pinch of nutmeg and fresh thyme leaves. The vitamins from the courgettes and the calcium in the goat cheese makes it a wholesome dish, kinda like a Cake Courgette Feta and a Tarte Au Chevre combined.

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Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe because it’s super easy to follow and it makes me feel like a real chef even when my cooking skills arent the best.

I really enjoy how the goat cheese and courgettes mix together with the egg cream, making every bite creamy and full of flavor that isnt too heavy.

I also love that the puff pastry gets all crispy on the edges while still staying soft in the middle, giving me a fun texture contrast that keeps things interesting.

Finally, the touch of garlic and fresh thyme adds a little extra zing that makes the whole dish taste way more sophisticated without being too over the top.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry give essential carbohydrates and fat for a crispy, indulgent base.
• Courgettes are rich in fibre, vitamins, and low in calories to help digestion.
• Goat cheese offers protein and calcium, adding a tangy creamy flavor to the tart.
• Eggs is a healthy protein source that helps bind ingredients and enrich taste.
• Heavy cream provides a rich, smooth texture and adds extra indulgence in the recipe.
• Garlic adds a subtle spicy note and offers health benefits in moderate amounts.
• Olive oil offers heart healthy monounsaturated fats enhancing flavor and texture naturally.
• Nutmeg gives an aromatic slightly sweet note that balances savory ingredients well.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 sheet of puff pastry
• 3 medium courgettes (about 500g)
• 200g of goat cheese, crumbled or sliced
• 3 eggs
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Roll out your puff pastry on the tray and prick it a few times with a fork so it doesnt puff up too much.

3. Slice the courgettes into thin rounds and toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper and garlic if you’re using it.

4. Arrange the courgette slices evenly over the pastry leaving a small border around the edges.

5. Distribute the goat cheese (either crumbled or sliced) evenly on top of the courgettes.

6. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, a pinch of nutmeg (if you like) and a bit more salt and pepper.

7. Pour the egg and cream mixture slowly over the veggies and cheese making sure its spread out well.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the custard is set.

9. Remove from the oven and let it cool a bit; then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top before serving.

10. Slice up and enjoy your delicious Tarte Courgette Chèvre!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. Baking tray
3. Parchment paper
4. Rolling pin (if you dont have one, you can use a clean bottle)
5. Fork (for pricking the pastry)
6. Knife
7. Cutting board
8. Mixing bowl for the courgettes
9. Another mixing bowl for the egg and cream mixture
10. Whisk

This list covers the basic kitchen equipment and utensils you’ll need for the recipe.

FAQ

Recette Tarte Courgette Chèvre Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Instead of puff pastry you can try using shortcrust pastry for a firmer base
• If you cant get goat cheese, feta or even ricotta can be good alternatives
• You might use half-and-half or a mix of milk and a little butter instead of heavy cream if you dont have any
• In place of courgettes you can use summer squash which works almost the same way
• If olive oil isn’t available, melted butter or vegetable oil will do the trick

Pro Tips

1. Try salting the sliced courgettes about 15 minutes before you arrange them on the pastry so they lose some of their water; this helps keep the crust crispy during bake time.
2. Make sure the slices are more or less the same thickness, ’cause if some are too thin they might burn and others will still be soggy.
3. When mixing the eggs and cream, dont overbeat them; a little lumpy texture is fine and it gives a more homemade vibe to the dish.
4. Let the tart cool for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven before cutting it – this gives the custard time to set properly and makes it easier to slice.