Courgette Puff Pie

Courgette Puff Pie
  • Author: cchiswick

This recipe combines tender roasted courgettes with a rich and cheesy filling, all wrapped up in a flaky and golden pastry crust. The savory flavors of gruyere, garlic, and parsley meld together beautifully to create a dish that is sure to impress. With a crispy topping of breadcrumbs and cheese, this courgette tart is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 450g courgette
  • 3tbsp olive oil
  • 375g pack puff pastry ready rolled
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2tbsp creme fraiche
  • 75g gruyere, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4tbsp chopped parsley
  • 50g bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180oC.
  • Place courgettes on baking sheet, drizzle with oil and roast for 8mins
  • Transfer courgettes to sheet of grease proof paper and set aside unwashed tray
  • Roll out pastry to 30.5cm2 and place on baking sheet
  • Whisk 1 egg with the creme fraiche. Add 50g cheese and garlic and parsley. Season.
  • Arrange courgettes on middle of the pastry. Pour egg mix over the top. Scatter crumbs and remaining cheese over top. Gather up the sides to create a rim. Chill 10mins. Brush pastry with other egg and bake for 30mins

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Yield

Serves 4