Savory Bacon Tart with Pumpkin and Maple for Cozy Brunches

Experience the delightful combination of savory bacon, creamy pumpkin, and sweet maple in this quick and easy Bacon Tart with Pumpkin and Maple.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tart

1 package frozen puff pastry thawed, measuring 25 cm x 25 cm (10" x 10")
100 grams streaky bacon or middle bacon as a substitute
3 tablespoons maple syrup can substitute with honey

For the Filling

400 grams butternut or Jap pumpkin diced
1 tablespoon olive oil optional for roasting
50 grams butter for mashing
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Equipment

Oven
microwave
Baking Tray
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Prepare a baking tray with oil or grease.
For the filling, roast diced pumpkin in olive oil for 20-25 minutes or microwave with water for 8 minutes.
Cut the thawed puff pastry sheets in half and layer them on the baking tray.
Pre-bake the layered pastry in the oven for 15 minutes.
Spread the pumpkin filling over the pastry base, layer with bacon.
Bake the assembled tart for 20 minutes until bacon is crispy and pastry is golden.
Brush half of the maple syrup over the tart and return to the oven for 7-10 minutes.
Remove from oven, brush with remaining maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to preserve crispiness.

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