Shallot Tarte Tatin Recipe

Name: Shallot Tarte Tatin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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["Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. 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.", "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.", "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.", "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.", "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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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon pine nuts or chopped almonds, 6 large shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Shallot Tarte Tatin 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.

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Shallot Tarte Tatin

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