zucchini flower and crispy prosciutto ricotta tart
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed and halved
- 2 cups (480g) fresh ricotta
- 8 slices prosciutto, torn
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 150g yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 6 zucchini (courgette) flowers, halved and stamens removed, or 1 zucchini (courgette), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon thyme leaves
- finely grated parmesan, to serve
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Score each pastry sheet with a 1cm border. Spread the ricotta within the border and top with the prosciutto.
- Place the tarts on a large oven tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Cook for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- While the tarts are cooking, place the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Top the tarts with the squash, zucchini and lemon thyme. Drizzle over the balsamic dressing. Sprinkle with finely grated parmesan and pepper to serve. Serves 4.
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