There are days that I plan ahead and I feel I'm on top of what is being made here during the week for dinner. Then there are days where it is getting close to the end of the day and I haven't put much thought into dinner plans.
I tend to sway towards craving pizza or a savory tart on nights where there isn't any thing too exciting in the works. Don't get me wrong, I find pizzas and tarts to be extremely exciting. The topping and filling ideas are filled with endless possibilities.
Take for example this tart...sweet potatoes and goat cheese? Yes, not a likely combo. I know you may be thinking that. But can I tell you, not very likely, but really amazing. Bacon added to this combo? Oh, my! Wow!
Why didn't I add zucchini to the title? Too many words and maybe it wouldn't have the same appeal as the other parts of this recipe. Bacon.
I don't make bacon very often. It's usually used in a dish as an accent of flavor. For a good reason! Whenever I make it, it tends to sneak away from my dish where it's cooling nicely...those little bacon thieves strike again!
pie shell ingredients (makes one 9-inch crust):
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon cold cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 4 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces
filling ingredients:
- 3 slices bacon
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 small zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 Tablespoons goat cheese (or any other soft cheese)
- salt and pepper to taste
Filling Directions:
Notes:
Helene D'souza says
Your tart sounds amazing! I would go crazy for the topping, goat cheese, bacon and zucchini. Totally reminds me of warm summer days in Europe. Kind of miss that. 🙂
Renee says
I would have never thought to use sweet potatoes and goat cheese together. It looks so good and I have to give it a try soon.
Karla @ Foodologie says
I just want to hug you for this. Then I want a big piece. Please?
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Lora,
Love all the ingredients in this tart. It looks so delicious.
Annamaria
The Café Sucre Farine says
Oh my goodness is what I said out loud when I saw that lovely first picture! It sounds and looks fabulous.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love savory tarts, this looks mouth-watering!
Paula says
Though I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, I'm pretty sure I could get past that, especially with all the delicious bacon in this tart.
Lisa says
Sweet..salty/smoky, tangy...and even though the zucchini added no extra flavor due to the aforementioned three power flavors, it adds texture and it's good for you, right? 😉 This tart is spectacular, Lora! I love the sour cream in the crust! Another 'must try' xo
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
This tart looks heavenly. I love how simple it is to put together. Yum!
Muna Kenny says
Why am I browsing through food blogs before dinner? I'm getting so hungry and I have to wait almost two hours. The filling and the crust are perfect Lora 🙂
Jamie says
Now I have to try this combo, too. I love each ingredient individually, together it must be outrageously good! And so pretty! I also tend towards pizza or a savory tart when it's a lazy afternoon/evening...
Laurel says
The directions say "whisk eggs with crème fraîche and milk" but the ingredients call for cream. Is either ok or am I missing a step?
This sounds incredible!
cakeduchess says
You could use crème fraîche and milk or heavy cream and milk. Either way it will be wonderful and creamy. Thank you and hope you enjoy it!:)
Laura says
This is fantastic, Lora!
Julia @ hungryandconfused says
This looks delicious. I don't use bacon a lot either and when I do (like a homemade carbonara pasta last night) I always wonder why not.
Jennifer @ Delicieux says
I adore sweet potato but have never had a sweet potato tart. What a great idea!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Such a beautiful tart. Bacon isn't really meat, right?
Monet says
These are all my favorites in one tart. I LOVE goat cheese, and we always have sweet potatoes lying around the house. Lately, I've been craving bacon, so we actually have a package in our fridge too! This looks lovely Lora. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Rossella says
For me goat cheese is one of those special ingredients that make everything look and taste good. Your tarte is so tempting.
Colleen,The Smart Cookie Cook says
Wow, this is one beautiful tart stuffed with so much good stuff! It looks like the perfect comfort food to end a day with.
Valerie says
Goat cheese, and bacon, and sweet potatoes! Yes, please!! This tart looks fabulous - and the title is perfect! 😀
vanillasugarblog says
Hey girl!
I love your new site!
Very nice.
Patty says
Wow, this is my kind of tart-love the combo of sweet potato and goat cheese-it sounds so good!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
I adore a great tart. Yours is just that. Smile. I have not had dinner yet and SO wish I had a slice of this in front of me right now. Delicious!!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Lora, I adore tarts like these because of how wonderfully adaptable they are. You hit it out of the park with this flavour combo, girl. Your photos are gorgeous as always and I'm swooning over the perfection of your pastry. I haven't quite mastered making crusts and I can't wait to try this one using cream cheese.
steph@stephsbitebybite says
This sounds so incredible! It's like pie and dinner all in one. LOVE
Liz says
Such an unusual combination...but I do like the sweet-salty thing you have going! I bet it tastes marvelous!!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Yum! What a great combination - this would get my husband to eat sweet potatoes for sure!
Jean | lemons & anchovies says
I can see having a bite of this tart and not stopping until it's all gone. Love the flavors you put together here, Lora.
Kate | Food Babbles says
This tart sounds absolutely amazing! You reeled me in with goat cheese and bacon. I was a bit skeptical about the sweet potato but you totally sold me on it! And the zucchini sounds fantastic here too!! I will be making this very soon. Lovely!
Suzanne says
This little tart sounds wonderful and I bet that crust is a sure thing too, I've got to try it out. Thanks Laura for the recipe and your photos are beautiful.
dmaclean says
Thank you, thank you! Made it tonight. Absolute perfection.
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