Caramelised Butternut Squash Tart with Pine Nut Pastry and Chive Yoghurt

A vegetarian tart featuring caramelised squash, a crumbly pine nut pastry, and a refreshing chive yoghurt topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2320.5 kcals 2320.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 145.4 grams 145.4 grams
Fat 182.2 grams 182.2 grams
Protein 38.6 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
3
tbsp
Dairy
55
g
85
g
Butter
cold and cut into cubes
1
piece
Egg
free-range and beaten
15
ml
Milk
a splash if needed
GrainsCereals
100
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
100
g
Pine Nuts
crushed
1
tbsp
Chives
chopped and fresh
Vegetables
150
g
Butternut Squash
peeled and roughly chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Heat sugar in an ovenproof frying pan until it melts and turns caramel-coloured.
  • Stir in the 55g of butter until combined.
  • Add butternut squash and cook gently for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Pulse pine nuts, flour, and 85g of cold butter in a food processor until crumbly.
  • Blend in the egg and milk until a dough forms.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface to roughly 3mm thickness.
  • Drape pastry over the squash and press edges down to seal.
  • Bake for 14 minutes until the pastry is golden-brown.
  • Cool slightly, loosen edges with a knife, and invert onto a plate.
  • Mix yoghurt with chives and serve a dollop on the tart.