Eggplant Tart With Goat Cheese, Honey, And Nigella

Name: Eggplant Tart With Goat Cheese, Honey, And Nigella Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds eggplant (about 3 small eggplants; 900g); 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (1 full box), thawed; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (2 ounces; 60g); Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh goat cheese (4 ounces; 112g); 2 cups shredded Gouda (6 ounces; 168g); 2 teaspoons nigella seeds; 4 tablespoons honey (2 ounces; 60g), divided; Fresh herbs, such as chives or basil, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds eggplant (about 3 small eggplants; 900g)
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
All-purpose flour, for dusting
2 sheets frozen puff pastry (1 full box), thawed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (2 ounces; 60g)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese (4 ounces; 112g)
2 cups shredded Gouda (6 ounces; 168g)
2 teaspoons nigella seeds
4 tablespoons honey (2 ounces; 60g), divided
Fresh herbs, such as chives or basil, for garnish (optional)

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, cut eggplant into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Toss the slices with 1 tablespoon (12g) kosher salt and set aside in a colander placed over a bowl or sink. Let drain for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, adjust two racks in the oven to the upper- and lower-middle positions. Preheat oven to 400u00b0F (200u00b0C). Line three rimmed half-sheet trays with parchment paper (see note). Cut one extra sheet of parchment and set it aside.
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On a lightly floured surface, lay the thawed sheets of puff pastry on top of one another. Roll out pastry until it's just big enough to fit a half-sheet tray, about 11 by 15 inches, dusting with enough flour to prevent it from sticking to the counter or rolling pin. Coil the pastry onto the rolling pin to help you transfer it, then uncoil it onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with the extra sheet of parchment.
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By this time, the eggplant will have released a significant amount of liquid. Rinse eggplant under cold water to remove the excess salt and blot dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Line up eggplant slices on the two remaining lined baking sheets. Season with extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper, and remaining kosher salt.
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Top the puff pastry baking sheet with one of the eggplant baking sheets to keep the pastry weighed down as it bakes. Place all three trays in the preheated oven to bake for about 20 minutes, rotating the pans once after 10 minutes. The eggplant will grow tender while the pastry becomes firm to the touch. There shouldn't be any color on the pastry at this time. The eggplant and the puff pastry will complete their first bake at the same time.
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After the first bake, remove trays from oven. Increase oven temperature to 500u00b0F (260u00b0C). Using an offset spatula, evenly spread goat cheese on the puff pastry. Sprinkle shredded Gouda and nigella seeds over the goat cheese. Shingle the par-cooked eggplant slices to cover the tart. Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30g) honey all over eggplant. Return tart to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the pastry is deeply browned and crisp all the way through.
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Finish tart with remaining honey and garnish with herbs if desired. Cut into desired portion sizes and serve right away.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds eggplant (about 3 small eggplants; 900g), 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, All-purpose flour, for dusting, 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (1 full box), thawed, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Tart With Goat Cheese, Honey, And Nigella Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Eggplant Tart With Goat Cheese, Honey, And Nigella Recipe

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