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Pumpkin Tart with Ricotta, Bacon, and Sage

Gourmet Savory Pumpkin Tart with Ricotta, Bacon, and Sage

Savory meets sweet in this golden puff pastry tart layered with creamy ricotta, pumpkin purée, smoky bacon, and deeply caramelized onions. Fresh sage and Parmesan finish it beautifully, making it an elegant yet cozy seasonal dish perfect for brunch, appetizers, or dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 sweet onions, thinly sliced
  • kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups pumpkin purée
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 handfuls fresh sage leaves
  • 2 large eggs + 2 tsp water (for egg wash)
  • grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or spatula
  • knife and cutting board for slicing onions and chopping bacon
  • oven preheated to 400°F

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. In the same skillet with some of the bacon fat, add sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until caramelized. Add apple cider and cook another 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly on a floured surface and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Score a 1-inch border and prick centers with a fork.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta and pumpkin purée with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly inside pastry borders. Top with caramelized onions, mozzarella, and crumbled bacon.
  5. Scatter sage leaves on top. Brush pastry edges with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes, until puffed and golden.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, caramelize the onions slowly over medium-low heat until deeply golden. You can prepare the onions and bacon a day in advance to save time. Make-ahead tip: Assemble the tart just before baking to keep the puff pastry crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature. Variation: Substitute pancetta for bacon or add roasted butternut squash for extra sweetness.