Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts
Elegant tarts built in reverse with caramelized toppings hidden beneath a flaky puff pastry lid that gets flipped to reveal a stunning presentation. Sweet or savory variations make these endlessly versatile.
Flipped puff pastry tarts with jammy caramelized vegetables that reveal a beautiful glossy topping when inverted.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
pastry
topping
caramel base
seasoning
Instructions
Preheat and Prep Muffin Tin
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place a small knob of butter into each cup of a 4-hole large muffin tin and put it in the oven for 2 minutes until the butter melts. Add a tiny drizzle of balsamic glaze and a pinch of sugar to each cup.
Layer the Toppings
Arrange the tomato slices, garlic, and a sprig of thyme into each muffin cup on top of the butter mixture. Press down gently and season with flaky sea salt. The tomatoes will caramelize and become jammy during baking.
Cut and Top with Pastry
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 equal circles or squares slightly larger than each muffin cup. Lay a pastry piece over each cup and tuck the edges down around the filling, creating a sealed lid.
Bake Until Golden
Transfer the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is deeply golden, puffed, and cooked through. The butter and balsamic will be bubbling around the edges.
Invert and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for exactly 3 minutes. Place a flat baking tray over the top of the muffin tin and in one confident motion flip the entire tin over. Lift the tin to reveal the caramelized tomato tops. Serve immediately.
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