Serious Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Tart with Herbed Crust

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A deeply flavored vegetarian tart featuring earthy roasted beets and tangy goat cheese, baked in a crisp herbed crust to embody culinary seriousness through balanced textures and flavors. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian ready in about 85 minutes layers medium, peeled and diced 1/2-inch beets, olive oil, maple syrup 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 290 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

• 3 medium, peeled and diced 1/2-inch beets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup, cubed cold unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp ice water
• 4 oz, softened goat cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss diced beets with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp maple syrup, then spread on a baking sheet; roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: For crust: Pulse 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor, then add 1/2 cup cubed cold butter; pulse until pea-sized crumbs form.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp ice water and pulse until dough just holds together; form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Step 4: Roll chilled dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface; transfer to a 9-inch tart pan, pressing into edges and trimming excess.
5. Step 5: Dock crust with a fork, then bake blind at 375°F for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Step 6: Mix softened goat cheese, 2 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp sour cream, and 1/4 tsp salt; spread evenly over crust.
7. Step 7: Arrange roasted beets over cheese mixture, then drizzle with reserved pan juices.
8. Step 8: Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden and filling is set.
9. Step 9: Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped chives before serving.