Nduja Heat Meets Creamy Cool: The Ultimate Tart Recipe
Experience the ultimate flavor contrast with this Nduja Heat Meets Creamy Cool Tart. A golden, flaky puff pastry base topped with a spicy ‘nduja tomato mixture, cooled off with a creamy burrata center. Garnished with fresh basil and optional chili flakes, this dish is a tantalizing blend of hot and cold sensations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Tart Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 🥐
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250 ml (1 cup) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 75 g ‘nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage) 🌶️
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
- 1 whole burrata (cold, drained) 🧀
- Fresh basil, for garnish 🌿
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the spicy tomato base: In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ‘nduja, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 min until thickened and rich. Let cool slightly.
- Score & prep pastry: Place puff pastry on the tray. Score a 1 cm border around the edge and prick the center with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Assemble & bake: Spread the spicy tomato-‘nduja mixture inside the scored border. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Add the drama: Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Carefully place the cold burrata in the center. Garnish with fresh basil and optional chili flakes.
- Serve immediately: Slice into squares and let everyone scoop a bit of the creamy center with every spicy, flaky bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Nduja, tart, puff pastry, burrata, spicy, creamy, appetizer, Italian cuisine