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A carrot and ricotta tart garnished with some feta. The tart has been sliced. In the background you can see a plate of red onions. Next to it there seem to be fresh herbs lying around. Pine nuts are scattered in front of the tart.

Carrot and Ricotta Tart

Olivia
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Tart pan (11-inch)

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cups cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2-3 tbsp cold water

For the filling:

  • 3 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 organic lemon zest
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • ¼ cup feta cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the cold butter and quickly knead with your hands until the mixture is crumbly. Add the egg and cold water, continue kneading quickly to form a smooth dough. Once ready, shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them into sticks or slices. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Spread the carrots on a lined baking sheet. Roast for about 15 minutes. Remove and let the oven cool to 350°F.
  • Wash and dry the thyme sprigs. Remove the leaves. Wash half of the lemon and zest it.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Place it in the tart pan. Gently press the dough up the sides and prick the bottom several times with a fork.
  • Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough. Arrange the roasted carrots decoratively on top. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and drizzle with honey while still warm. Crumble some feta cheese on top, if desired.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.