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Deb Perelman’s Carrot Tarte Tatin

Savory Deb Perelman’s Carrot Tarte Tatin to Impress Your Guests

Deb Perelman’s Carrot Tarte Tatin blends sweet carrots with goat cheese for an impressive dinner dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Savory
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Carrots
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Richness is key
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential ingredient
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh Thyme Add extra as a garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Use red wine vinegar if needed
  • 6 cups Carrots Colorful varieties for visual appeal
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry All-butter and fully defrosted
For the Topping
  • 2 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy and tangy; omit for dairy-free
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Finishing touch

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Large sauté pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Wash the carrots thoroughly, halve thin ones lengthwise and quarter thicker ones.
  3. Melt butter and honey in a pan over medium-high heat, then add the carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, increase heat, dribble in balsamic vinegar, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer the caramelized carrots to the cake pan, crumble goat cheese on top, and cover with rolled-out puff pastry.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is a deep golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes, flip onto a plate, garnish with thyme and sea salt. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 9000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using uniform-sized carrots ensures even cooking. Opt for unsalted butter for better flavor control. Allow the tart to rest after baking for better flavor melding.

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