Savoury Cabbage Tart with Apple and Taleggio

Designed for those busy evenings, this savoury tart offers a flavourful meal with minimal time commitment. The exquisite combination of finely shredded Savoy cabbage, sweet apple slices, and creamy Taleggio cheese creates a harmonious balance of sweet, savoury, and subtly earthy notes, perfect for warming up chilly winter evenings. The entire dish comes together in approximately thirty minutes, making it a practical and comforting option, swiftly transitioning from preparation to plate.

Quick Overview

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (approx. 14.1 oz/400g) ready-rolled puff pastry
• 10.6 oz (300g) Savoy cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 apple (such as Golden Delicious or Fuji), peeled and thinly sliced
• 5.3 oz (150g) Taleggio cheese, diced
• 1/2 small onion or 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped (optional)
• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten (for brushing, optional)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6). This ensures the puff pastry becomes wonderfully crisp quickly.
2. In a non-stick frying pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over a medium flame. Add the finely chopped onion (or shallot) and sauté for about 2 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
3. Add the finely shredded Savoy cabbage and thinly sliced apple to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the cabbage has softened slightly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If using, stir in the chopped fresh rosemary.
4. Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Spread the cabbage and apple mixture evenly over the pastry, making sure to leave an approximate 0.8 inch (2cm) border around the edges.
5. Arrange the diced Taleggio cheese over the filling. Fold the pastry borders inwards, creating a rustic edge. If you prefer a golden finish, brush the pastry edges with the lightly beaten egg yolk.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy, and the Taleggio is melted and lightly gratinéed.

Serving & Leftovers

Serve the savoury tart warm, sliced into portions. It’s excellent as a stand-alone light dinner or a delightful starter. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days and gently reheated in the oven or a frying pan to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.

One Last Thing

This savoury tart exemplifies how simple, seasonal ingredients can transform into a truly gratifying and speedy dish. Its versatility makes it ideal for reintroducing with minor variations, adapting to your preferences and available ingredients, always ensuring a calm and delicious dinner, even on the busiest evenings.