Family Breakfast Tart (Printable)
Golden flaky pastry with eggs, bacon, tomatoes and spinach. Perfect family morning meal.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approximately 10 x 14 inches)
→ Filling
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
05 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges with a sharp knife, without cutting all the way through. Prick the center with a fork.
03 - Bake the pastry for 10 minutes, until slightly puffed and pale golden. Remove from oven and gently press down the center if it has risen.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
05 - Sprinkle the grated cheddar evenly over the center of the pastry, staying within the border.
06 - Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Top with chopped bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, spinach, and green onions.
07 - Return the tart to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the eggs are just set and the pastry is golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chives.
09 - Slice into portions and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It looks impressive but takes zero actual skill to pull off beautifully
- You can prep everything the night before and just bake when guests arrive
02 -
- Do not skip pricking the pastry or it will puff up like a balloon and push all your beautiful toppings off
- Letting the tart rest those five minutes after baking is the difference between a gorgeous slice and a messy slide
03 -
- If the edges start browning too quickly, tent them loosely with foil for the last few minutes of baking
- Cold puff pastry cracks when you try to unroll it, so patience during thawing is absolutely worth it