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Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart Recipe

Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart Recipe

Neha
This Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart is a showstopping blend of sweet, earthy, and savory flavors. Perfect for gatherings, it serves 12, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
for homemade dough 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 lb homemade rough puff pastry or store-bought frozen & thawed puff pastry (2 sheets)
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) water or milk

Topping

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups peeled & sliced butternut squash (1/4 inch slices) about 270g
  • 1 and 1/4 cups sliced or roughly chopped mushrooms 150g
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion (1/2 of a medium onion)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 120g
  • optional for garnish: flaky sea salt, pepper, more cheese, more fresh thyme & rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Dough: Prepare homemade rough puff pastry dough through 2nd refrigeration. If using store-bought frozen puff pastry, make sure it’s thawed. Keep either dough in the refrigerator until step 4 below.
  • Topping: Over low-medium heat in a large skillet, cook oil and butternut squash together for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into a 10×16-inch rectangle. (Tip if using store-bought—place the edge of one sheet over the other and use a rolling pin to adhere them together. Roll the whole thing out into a 10×16-inch rectangle.) Carefully transfer dough to lined baking sheet. If dough has lost shape, use your hands to reshape into a rectangle. Fold over a 1/2 inch edge and crimp the edges down with a fork. Crimping is much easier the colder the pastry is, so place dough/baking sheet into the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes if needed.
  • Egg Wash & Assemble: Brush egg wash all over puff pastry including the edges. Use a fork to poke holes all over the dough (not the crimped edge). Sprinkle with 3/4 cup (about 95g) cheese. Spoon vegetable topping over cheese and arrange in a single layer as best you can.
  • Bake tart for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining cheese all over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 5-8 more minutes or until cheese is melted and pastry is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and, if desired, garnish with flaky sea salt, a sprinkle of pepper, and/or extra cheese and herbs. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or cover and bake in a 300°F (149°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
Keyword butternut squash, mushrooms, savory pastry, tart, vegetarian recipe
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