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Super Easy Zucchini Ricotta Tart

Name: Super Easy Zucchini Ricotta Tart
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: Zucchini, 3; Extra virgin olive oil,; salt,; Pepper,; Ricotta, 200g (3/4 cup; parmesan, 30g (1/4 cup); Puff pastry, 1 roll

Total time: 35 min

Difficulty: Low

Serves: 4-6

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By Francesca Oppio

If you are looking for new and intriguing ways to use up fresh zucchini from the garden, look no further than this zucchini ricotta tart containing roasted zucchini slices and a creamy ricotta mixture. It is incredibly easy to make since it uses store-bought puff pastry and a simple combination of ingredients. Whether you would like to serve it as a light lunch or dinner with a salad or on its own as an appetizer for a dinner party, this tart will be sure to please with the freshness of the zucchini.

To make it, you first line a baking pan with a round of puff pastry before topping it with a creamy ricotta mixture. Then, zucchini slices are arranged on top before it is baked in the oven. The zucchini becomes slightly golden in the oven, making this recipe a wonderful new way to use a favourite summer vegetable.

What is Zucchini Ricotta Tart?

This zucchini ricotta tart has three components; a puff pastry crust, ricotta cheese mixture, and zucchini topping. The ricotta filling includes ricotta cheese, parmesan, salt, and pepper which is easy to make and adds wonderful texture and flavors to the tart.

Ricotta and zucchini are a classic pairing due to how the creamy, milky flavor of the ricotta compliments the delicate flavor of the zucchini. While many zucchini tart recipes will use puff pastry and fresh zucchini slices, some versions will involve different types of cheeses such as mozzarella or cream cheese, or even include herbs like fresh basil or parsley.

Pro Tips

Make sure the puff pastry is kept cold until you are ready to assemble the tart.
Use zucchini that have similar diameters to ensure that the zucchini slices are the same size.
Feel free to use yellow summer squash if you have an abundance of those, or use a combination of yellow summer squash and zucchini.
Feel free to add other ingredients to the ricotta mixture such as chopped fresh herbs, dried herbs, chili flakes, lemon zest, garlic, and more.
If preferred, you can turn this into a square-shaped tart rather than a round tart.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should Zucchini Ricotta Tart Be Served Hot or Cold?

This zucchini tart recipe is great served hot from the oven, but it is also wonderful at room temperature. This makes it perfect to bake ahead of when you plan to serve it.

What Herbs Can Be Used in Zucchini Ricotta Tart?

This zucchini tart is particularly delicious when garnished with fresh basil leaves or parsley before serving. However, you can also add any classic Italian herbs like oregano or rosemary to the ricotta mixture as those will hold up well to the heat of the oven.

Can I Add Other Toppings to Zucchini Tart?

Yes, you definitely could! Feel free to use yellow summer squash, or even sliced tomatoes or eggplant on this tart if you have an abundance of those. You can also feel free to add extra garnishes like olives, sundried tomatoes, or dried herbs if you would like to add extra flavour to the tart.