An eclectic purplish-red and brown radial pattern is presented amidst a golden tart crust, adjustable according to the serving size. Dots of creamy white goat cheese juxtapose the vibrant radicchio. A light sprinkling of green thyme leaves contrasts yet complements the tart, arranged on a rustic white plate.

Winter Radicchio Tart

Name: Winter Radicchio Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Radicchio, 2 heads leaves separated and torn; Goat cheese, 4 oz crumbled; Onions, 2 medium thinly sliced; Sugar, 1 tsp; Thyme, 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried; Pastry crust, 4 small or 1 large enough for a 9-inch tart pan; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Butter, 1 tbsp; White wine, 1/4 cup; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 07, 2023

Our Winter Radicchio Tart offers a warm solace for the colder temperature, coupled with a French zest. The robust bitterness of radicchio is balanced with creamy goat cheese, and accentuated with caramelised onions and thyme, all enveloped in a crisp pastry crust. This tart is both vibrant and hearty, ideal for a winter main course.

Ingredients (for 4)

Radicchio - 2 heads - leaves separated and torn
Goat cheese - 4 oz - crumbled
Onions - 2 medium - thinly sliced
Sugar - 1 tsp
Thyme - 1 tbsp fresh or 1 tsp dried
Pastry crust - 4 small or 1 large enough for a 9-inch tart pan
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1 tbsp
White wine - 1/4 cup
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🕐🌡️🔥

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🍳🧅🔥

Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan. Add the onions, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat until onions become golden brown.
Step 3 - 🥘🍷🔥

Increase the heat to high, add white wine, and cook until it evaporates.
Step 4 - 🍞🍃🧀

Arrange radicchio leaves evenly on the pastry crust, scatter the caramelized onions on top, followed by the crumbled goat cheese.
Step 5 - 🍃🧂⚫

Sprinkle the tart with thyme, salt and black pepper, to taste.
Step 6 - 🕐🍰🔥

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust turns golden and radicchio wilts slightly.
Step 7 - 🍽️🌿😋

Serve the tart warm, as is or with a green salad.

Additional

Radicchio is a chicory variety, revered in Italian cuisine but often underrated. It is an exceptionally good source of Vitamin K. You can experiment with the cheese - a good-quality Brie or Camembert can also work nicely. Plus, it’s a recipe that even kids can help out with, especially with the arrangement of toppings on the tart.