Kabocha Squash Tart with an Easy Tart Crust
Kabocha squash is also known as Japanese pumpkin and has a sweet, nutty flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Kabocha Squash Tart with an Easy Tart Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cut the kabocha squash in half, remove the seeds, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes or until tender.
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In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press the mixture into a tart pan to form the crust.
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In a separate bowl, mash the roasted kabocha squash until smooth.
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Add the heavy cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and powdered sugar to the mashed squash. Mix well.
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Pour the squash mixture into the tart crust.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the filling is set.
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Allow the tart to cool for 30 minutes before serving.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
