Red Cabbage Tarte Tatin
Who says a Tarte Tatin has to be all about apples? Get ready for a delicious, unexpected take on this French classic with a savoury twist! This Red Cabbage Tarte Tatin is everything you didn’t know you needed: sweet & tangy, balsamic and honey caramelises the cabbage to perfection, topped with a golden puff pastry crust. Add a little feta whip, crunchy nuts, fresh dill, and zesty lemon to finish it off, and you’ve got a show-stopping dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready to impress at your next dinner? Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 2 sheet puff pastry
- 4-5 cabbage slices
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 250g feta cheese
- A handful of mixed nuts or seeds (almond, walnuts, pumpkin seeds)
- Fresh dill
- Lemon zest
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-bake) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Drizzle over the tray, the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well with a spoon.
- Arrange the cabbage: Slice the red cabbage into discs (about 1-2 cm thick) and arrange them on the tray, making sure to cover it in a pretty, overlapping pattern. Don’t be afraid to get creative—this will be the top of your Tarte Tatin when you flip it over! Add a little extra salt to taste.
- Add the pastry: Lay the puff pastry over the cabbage, making sure it completely covers the cabbage and edges of the tray. Tuck in the sides so the pastry doesn’t shrink during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Turn it out: Once the Tarte Tatin is baked, remove it from the oven and carefully flip it onto a large serving plate or chopping board. Be sure to do this while it's still warm!
- Whip the feta: While the tart cools slightly, add the feta to a food processor and blitz until smooth. Alternatively, you can whisk it by hand—just make sure to put some elbow grease into it for a creamy texture!
- Assemble: Spoon blobs of the whipped feta over the top of the Tarte Tatin, then sprinkle with fresh dill, crunchy mixed nuts, and a touch of lemon zest for that extra zing.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice up your gorgeous Red Cabbage Tarte Tatin and watch it disappear before your eyes. Enjoy!
Pro Tip: Try adding a little drizzle of extra honey or balsamic reduction just before serving for that extra touch of sweetness and tang!