Tricolor Puff Pastry Tart

The tricolor puff pastry tart is a tasty and visually appealing dish that can be served as an appetizer or as finger food during a party. Its uniqueness lies in the use of colored ingredients that evoke the colors of the Italian flag, resulting in a dish that is not only delicious but also beautiful to look at.

Ingredients

• 2 rolls of rectangular puff pastry
• 200 g of green pesto (for the green part)
• 200 g of ricotta (for the white part)
• 200 g of tomato puree (for the red part)
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Unroll the first sheet of puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Spread an even layer of green pesto, leaving about a 1 cm border along the edges of the puff pastry.
4. Over the pesto, spread a layer of ricotta, trying to maintain the separation of colors.
5. Finally, complete the tricolor with a layer of tomato puree, again being careful to keep the colors separate.
6. Unroll the second sheet of puff pastry and place it on top of the first, pressing the edges slightly to seal them.
7. Brush the surface with the egg yolk to give the tart a golden appearance after baking.
8. With a sharp knife, you can lightly score the surface of the puff pastry to decorate, taking care not to cut through the dough completely.
9. Bake the tricolor tart for about 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
10. Once baked, let it cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Curiosity

This tricolor tart is a great way to celebrate Italian events or holidays like the June 2, Republic Day, where the colors of the flag are particularly significant. Additionally, if you want to add an even more Italian touch, you could include thin slices of mozzarella between the layers to further enhance the flavor and “white” appearance of the tricolor.