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Rustic tart with spiral vegetable design, baked to perfection

Ratatouille Tart

A rustic Ratatouille Tart featuring a buttery homemade crust, layered zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, red onion, goat cheese, and fresh basil. A visually stunning and flavorful vegetable tart perfect for any occasion.
Servings

Ingredients

For the Tart Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening cold and diced
  • 3 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 1/2 yellow squash
  • 1 1/2 zucchini
  • 1 1/2 red bell peppers
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 3/4 cup firm goat cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Tart Dough:

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater attachment, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the cold diced butter and shortening, tossing them gently with a fork to coat with the flour mixture. Mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, with small pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually add the ice water, mixing on low speed until the dough begins to come together. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Pre-Bake the Tart Shell:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the chilled dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Carefully fit the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, pressing it into the fluted edges and trimming any excess dough. Line the tart shell with aluminum foil and fill it with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the weights and foil. Return the tart shell to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly golden. Allow the tart shell to cool to room temperature.

Prepare the Vegetables:

  1. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the yellow squash, zucchini, and red bell peppers into 1/8-inch thick rounds. Slice the red onion into thin half-moon shapes.

Assemble the Tart:

  1. Evenly distribute the shredded goat cheese and sliced basil over the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Arrange the vegetable slices around the outer edge of the tart, overlapping two slices each of yellow squash, zucchini, and red bell pepper, followed by three slices of red onion. Continue layering smaller circles of vegetables toward the center, using squash slices to cover the middle.

Season and Bake:

  1. Drizzle the assembled tart with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the tart shell is golden brown around the edges.

Serve:

  1. Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a main dish or appetizer.

Notes

To prepare this Ratatouille Tart gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend that includes xanthan gum for structure. Ensure all other ingredients used, including baking powders (if any) and garnishes, are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.
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