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Creamy Carrot Tart with Classic Bechamel Sauce

Creamy carrot tart with classic bechamel sauce, easy and delicious vegetarian recipe.

Creamy Carrot Tart with Classic Bechamel Sauce

Discover a creamy carrot tart with classic bechamel sauce. Easy to make, perfect for a vegetarian main or starter.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
35m
Rest time
5m
Total time
55m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 100 g carrot grated
  • 50 g all purpose flour
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 150 ml whole milk
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 piece egg whole
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch nutmeg ground
  • 15 g parmesan cheese grated

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. In a bowl, mix all purpose flour and 20 g unsalted butter until crumbly to form tart dough.
  3. Press dough evenly into a small tart pan and prick base with fork.
  4. Bake tart shell for 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from oven.
  5. In a saucepan, melt remaining 10 g unsalted butter over medium heat.
  6. Add minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, do not brown.
  7. Whisk in 1 tablespoon all purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form roux.
  8. Gradually add whole milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
  9. Cook sauce until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  10. Season bechamel sauce with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg ground.
  11. In a bowl, combine grated carrot, bechamel sauce, egg whole, and grated parmesan cheese.
  12. For carrot mixture into pre-baked tart shell and spread evenly.
  13. Bake tart for 25 minutes until filling is set and top is lightly golden.
  14. Remove tart from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh carrots for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the bechamel sauce to keep it creamy.
  • Let the tart rest before slicing to avoid breaking.

Serving Suggestions

  • green salad with vinaigrette
  • light white wine
  • steamed green beans

Enjoy this creamy carrot tart warm with a fresh green salad for a comforting and elegant meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 5
  • Fat (g): 7
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 4

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