Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese
A light, flaky tart filled with seasonal vegetables and tangy goat cheese, perfect for Ixelles' terraces. This belgian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 50 minutes layers puff pastry, spinach, mushrooms into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and line a tart pan, trimming edges.
- Step 2: Sauté spinach and mushrooms in olive oil until wilted. Mix with goat cheese, cream cheese, and eggs.
- Step 3: Transfer mixture to pastry shell. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Ixelles Vegetable Tart with Goat Cheese vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
