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Shallot Tarte Tatin

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Photo by Laura Murray

To make this recipe ahead, let the tart cool in pan, then reheat over medium to soften glaze before inverting.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon pine nuts or chopped almonds
6 large shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour (for surface)
8 ounces mixed mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, and/or shiitake), torn into bite-size pieces
1 garlic clove, smashed
3 ounces burrata, torn, or ricotta
1 cup baby arugula
1/2 ounce Parmesan, shaved
Olive oil and lemon wedge (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toast nuts on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Toss shallots and vegetable oil on same baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and browned in spots, 20–25 minutes. Let cool. Remove any leathery outer layers.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a small skillet over medium-low, swirling occasionally, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 Tbsp. butter; remove from heat. Arrange shallots, cut side up, in skillet, overlapping slightly if needed and filling in any gaps.

    Step 3

    Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface just to smooth any creases (if box has 2 sheets of pastry, stack and gently roll out to adhere). Cut out a circle that’s about 1" larger than the bottom of the skillet; prick in several places with a fork. Drape pastry over shallots, tucking edges inside skillet. Bake until pastry is golden brown and puffed, 25–30 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium skillet over medium-high. Cook mushrooms and garlic, tossing often, until mushrooms are tender and browned, 5–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

    Step 5

    Let tart sit until pastry is cooled slightly, 5–10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a plate. Top with burrata, mushrooms, arugula, Parmesan, and nuts. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt.

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