Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, combine plain flour and flaky sea salt, then rub in chilled butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add cold water until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and slice the pumpkin into thin wedges. Toss with olive oil and season with salt. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning halfway through. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a skillet, wilt the spinach over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a colander, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 yolk, double cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, and black pepper until smooth.
- Roll out the pastry to about 3mm thick, line tart tins, trim excess, and chill for 15 minutes. Blind-bake with parchment and baking beans for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove tart shells from the oven, distribute wilted spinach into each shell, layer roasted pumpkin on top, then crumble Gorgonzola evenly over.
- Pour custard mixture over the filled tarts until just full. Season with black pepper. Bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until custard is set and tops are golden brown.
- Allow tarts to cool for about 10 minutes before lifting them out and resting on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the pastry before baking to ensure it maintains its shape. Blind-baking is crucial to avoid a soggy tart base.
