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Butternut Squash & Thyme Tart

BS' in the Kitchen
A little bit sweet, a little savoury, this tart is a great way to showcase butternut squash, and makes the perfect fall dessert!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

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  • Filling
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  • 374 g butternut squash purée
  • 2 eggs
  • 120 g brown sugar
  • 6 grams salt
  • 350 g cream
  • Zest of 1 orange
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  • Tart shell
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  • 360 g flour
  • 17 g sugar
  • 2 g salt
  • 227 g butter
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp cold water
  • Splash of white vinegar
  • Couple pinches of thyme

Instructions
 

  • Cut butternut squash in half, cover in tinfoil and roast in oven at 400F until tender, about 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of the squash).
  • Once roasted, let squash cool, then remove skin, and puree in blender or food processor.
  • In a blender, add ingredients for tart, mixing until smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, salt, then rub the butter in by hand until it forms a sandy consistency, then add in the wet ingredients, and a couple pinches of thyme, mixing until a dough forms. Form dough into a ball and wrap in saran wrap, allowing to sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Once the dough has cooled, preheat oven to 350F.
  • Roll dough flat until about 1/4 inch thick, then place and press into tart shell, pour filling into shell, and bake for 20-30 minutes until filling is set, and tart shell is lightly browned.
  • Top with some whipped cream, sweetened to taste with maple syrup!