Recipe
Dutch Carrot Tart With Ricotta & Feta
5 December, 2025
We love this recipe because it's delicious and super simple to make. Its also easily adaptable so you can add your own spin by trying different vegetable and herb combos. It's also a life saver for your festive table because you can serve it at any temperature making it perfect for early prep.
Ingredients
Serves 6-8
01.
1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed (or if you have the time any energy make your own!)
02.
400g (approx.) Dutch/Heirloom carrots or your veg of choice cut into slices
03.
1tbs extra virgin olive oil
04.
salt & pepper
05.
220g firm ricotta
06.
120g feta (we used danish for a creamier texture)
07.
2 garlic cloves
08.
Fresh chives, dill or any herbs you like
09.
Sesame chilli oil to finish
01
Ingredients.Method
01.
Preheat oven to 220°C and lightly flour your workbench.
02.
Roll out your thawed puff pastry dough onto lightly floured surface, shape or cut into approx. 25cm x 35cm rectangle. Using a small knife, score a border around the perimeter about 1-1.5cm from the edge then prick the inside of the tart with a fork a few times to prevent puffing. Transfer sheet to your baking tray and bake on the top shelf for about 20 minutes or until lighty golden.
Once your pastry reaches your desired colour remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
02
Lay out your pastry.03
Cut pastry.03.
Wash, cut and prep your carrots. Toss them with oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a new baking tray. Roast carrots on the bottom rack until the edges are lightly golden brown and carrots are tender (approx. 15-20mins)
04
Wash and prep carrots.05
Carrot prep.06
Toss in oil, salt and pepper.07
Cut carrots.04.
While carrots and pastry are cooking, blend your ricotta, feta and garlic in a food processor until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
05.
After your pastry has cooled slightly, spread over the cheese mixture up to the cut border. Then place your carrots or veg on top in a single layer.
06.
Cook for a further 15-20minutes or until lightly browned.
08
Blend up the cheese mixture.09
Roast carrots until golden.10
Spread cheese mix on cooked pastry.11
Lay carrots on top and season lightly.07.
Remove from the over, drizzle with chilli oil to finish and top with a good sprinkling or herbs.
12
Chop herbs to sprinkle on the top.13
Top with chilli oil.08.
Cut, serve and enjoy!