The whole wheat puff pastry tart with zucchini and ham is an easy and quick rustic pie perfect for the summer season.
It’s so good that it can be served sliced for appetizers, aperitifs, or dinner. In its simplicity, it’s a perfect recipe for those with little time in the kitchen.
The savory tart can be prepared quickly, just have a roll of puff pastry in the fridge, a few zucchinis, provolone, ham, and eggs, put everything raw, and then bake it.
The puff pastry is great to enjoy warm, but even cold it’s so appetizing that it will be hard to resist seconds!
The puff pastry tart can be filled and customized to your taste, try it, it’s really delightful!!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for the Whole Wheat Puff Pastry Tart with Zucchini and Ham
- 1 roll whole wheat puff pastry
- 1 large zucchini
- 3.5 oz provolone
- 3.5 oz ham
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
- as needed breadcrumbs
Tools
- 1 Grater
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking Dish
- 1 Oven
Steps for the Savory Tart
Using a large-hole grater, grate a washed and dried zucchini, add some salt, mix, then squeeze out excess water.
Place the grated zucchini in a bowl, you can use more for a richer filling, add the egg, grated cheese, and mix well.
Cut the provolone and ham into pieces, then add to the mixture, drizzle with a bit of oil and mix again.
Open the puff pastry roll, lay it with the baking paper in a 9.5-inch diameter mold, prick the bottom with a fork, sprinkle the base with breadcrumbs to absorb moisture, pour the mixture, and level with the back of a spoon.
Drizzle with a little oil, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and grated cheese, about 2 tablespoons total.
Fold the edges of the puff pastry inward, then transfer to a preheated oven at 400°F, at the lowest part of the oven.Bake the whole wheat puff pastry tart with zucchini in a fan oven at 400°F for about 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for about 20 more minutes. Midway through cooking, raise the pan one shelf for a good gratin. Naturally, the times change by a few minutes depending on your oven’s power.
When the tart is golden and puffed, it’s ready to serve.
Remove the tart from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve!
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Storage, Tips, and Variations
Whole wheat puff pastry can be replaced with simple puff pastry or shortcrust pastry, even homemade.
Puff pastry can be stored in the fridge for a few days!
The savory tart can be filled with either white or green zucchini, you can replace the ham with speck, bacon, and the provolone with another cheese.
If using mozzarella, drain well before use.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use non-whole wheat puff pastry?
Yes, of course, regular puff pastry is fine, or if you prefer, shortcrust pastry.
Can I use cooked zucchini?
Yes, certainly, it’s important they don’t contain liquids.
What if I don’t have zucchini?
You can use other vegetables, cooked or grilled, depending on the season.
