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Pumpkin, Scamorza Cheese, and Mushroom Savory Tart

17/11/2023

I can provide you with the recipe for a delicious Savory Tart with pumpkin, scamorza cheese, and mushrooms. This is a very autumnal and comforting combination of flavors. Before proceeding, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of brisée pastry (about 230 grams)
  • 300 grams of cleaned pumpkin
  • 200 grams of mushrooms (you can choose from champignon, porcini, or mixed)
  • 200 grams of smoked scamorza cheese
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 ml of cooking cream
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Roll out the brisée pastry in a tart pan lined with parchment paper. Prick the bottom with the tines of a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
  3. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and the scamorza cheese into medium-sized cubes. Set aside.
  4. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them.
  5. In a skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in oil until it becomes translucent.
  6. Add the mushrooms to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until they are golden brown.
  7. Add the pumpkin to the mushrooms, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes, until the pumpkin becomes tender. At the end, sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg.
  8. In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix with the cream. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if necessary.
  9. Arrange the scamorza cheese cubes on the bottom of the brisée pastry.
  10. Pour the cooked pumpkin and mushroom mixture on top.
  11. Finally, pour the egg and cream mixture over the pumpkin and mushroom filling.
  12. Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the brisée pastry is cooked.
  13. Let it cool before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve this savory tart as an appetizer or main course, accompanied perhaps with a fresh seasonal salad.

Curiosity

Pumpkin is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen and lends itself to multiple preparations, from savory tarts to risottos, soups to desserts. Moreover, it is rich in vitamins and very low in calories, making it perfect for tasty yet light dishes. Smoked scamorza cheese adds an intense and distinctive flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the pumpkin and the earthy taste of the mushrooms.

Pumpkin, Scamorza Cheese, and Mushroom Savory Tart