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Easy Squash, Roasted Garlic + Goat Cheese Tart

An easy fall appetizer with roasted garlic, squash, goat cheese, and puff pastry. Great for Thanksgiving! | www.foodess.com
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 16 small squares

Ingredients

  • 4 oz/115 grams goat cheese
  • 1 medium winter squash
  • 1 head roasted garlic
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil divided use
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • Snipped chives for garnish
  • Aleppo pepper for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.  Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake 30-60 minutes, until tender when pierced with a knife (cooking time will vary depending on type and size of squash).
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the top off of the head of garlic, exposing the cloves inside.  Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over top, then wrap up in a large square of parchment paper or aluminum foil.  Roast on pan alongside squash for about 40 minutes, until golden brown and tender.
  • While squash and garlic are cooling, roll one sheet of puff pastry into a square of roughly 11" x 11".  Position on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel and mash both the squash and the garlic.  Transfer 1 1/2 cups squash plus garlic to a medium bowl and add 1 tsp kosher salt.  Stir until well combined. Taste and add more salt as desired.
  • Spread squash mixture over puff pastry, then top with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle with more olive oil.  Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crust is golden and puffed.  Shower with snipped chives and a dusting of Aleppo pepper, if desired.  Serve warm.