Salmon Tart

The salmon tart is a tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 300 g of puff pastry (rectangular or round, depending on the shape of your pan)
• 300 g of smoked salmon slices
• 200 g of ricotta
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of cooking cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill (optional)
• 1 egg yolk to brush on the surface

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Spread the puff pastry in a pan previously buttered or lined with baking paper, taking care to create a slightly raised edge on the sides.
3. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta with the whole eggs until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
4. Add the cooking cream and mix again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add some chopped dill if you like to give the tart a fresher and more aromatic flavor.
6. Arrange the slices of smoked salmon on the puff pastry, distributing them evenly.
7. Pour the ricotta and egg mixture over the salmon.
8. Brush the edge of the puff pastry with an egg yolk to achieve a golden surface after baking.
9. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the surface of the salmon tart is golden brown and the pastry is well cooked.
10. Let it cool down a bit before serving.

Curiosity

This salmon tart is a very European variant of a classic Italian dish. The combination of smoked salmon with the creaminess of ricotta makes this dish rich and pleasing to the palate. Dill, although not typical of Italian cuisine, pairs perfectly with salmon, but it can be omitted or replaced with chives, according to Italian tradition.

Enjoy your meal!