Description
This Baked Prosciutto and Egg Breakfast Tart is a delightful morning treat featuring flaky puff pastry squares topped with savory prosciutto, a perfectly baked egg, parmesan cheese, and fresh microgreens. It’s an elegant yet simple recipe perfect for brunch or a special breakfast occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry
Eggs and Toppings
- 12 Small Eggs
- 12 slices Prosciutto
- 1 cup Microgreens
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Other
- Egg wash (for basting dough; approx. 1 egg beaten with a splash of water)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to prepare for baking the tarts.
- Prepare pastry squares: Cut the two sheets of puff pastry into 12 even squares ensuring uniform size for consistent baking.
- Shape the tart edges: Fold the edges of each square inward to form a small border, creating the base shape of the tart.
- Apply egg wash and initial bake: Brush the folded dough edges with egg wash to achieve a golden finish, then bake the squares for 7 minutes to partially cook and set the pastry.
- Cool the pastry bases: Remove the partially baked dough from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes so it firms up slightly before adding toppings.
- Add toppings: Place one slice of prosciutto inside each tart, then carefully crack one small egg into each shell. Season each egg with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Final baking: Return the assembled tarts to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked to your preference.
- Finish and garnish: Remove tarts from the oven and immediately top each with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a handful of fresh microgreens for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh small eggs to fit nicely inside the puff pastry squares without spilling.
- Egg wash helps to create a shiny, golden crust on the pastry edges.
- You can substitute microgreens with arugula or baby spinach if unavailable.
- Adjust cooking time depending on desired egg yolk firmness.
- Prosciutto adds a savory, salty flavor complementing the creamy eggs and cheese perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: prosciutto breakfast tart, baked egg tart, puff pastry tart, brunch recipe, Italian breakfast, savory tart
