Savory Puff Pastry Tart with Olives and classic filling is a versatile and irresistible recipe perfect for any occasion. I love making it because it combines the crispness of the puff pastry with the creaminess of the filling, enriched by the strong flavor of olives. This savory Tart is ideal for a tasty appetizer, a quick lunch or even as the star of a Buffet. Moreover, it is super easy to make, even for those who do not have much experience in the kitchen.
Ingredients :
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 3 eggs
- 200ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) cooking cream (or heavy cream)
- 100g (1 cup) grated cheese (e.g., Parmesan or Cheddar)
- 100g (3.5 oz) cooked ham (diced)
- 100g (3.5 oz) smoked scamorza (or mozzarella), diced
- 50g (⅓ cup) green olives (pitted and sliced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Nutmeg (to taste)
How to make Savory Puff Pastry Tart with Olives:
- Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry: Line a cake pan with puff pastry, keeping the baking paper provided. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl beat the eggs with the cream, add the grated cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Add the extra ingredients: Incorporate the cooked ham and cubed cheese, then scatter the olives.
- Pour the mixture into the puff pastry: Pour the filling into the puff pastry base and level with a spoon.
- Bake: Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the surface is golden brown and the filling is firm.
Serve: Let cool before cutting and serving.
