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Upside Down Zucchini Tart

Recipe by Su on InstagramAdded 2 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. An upside‑down tart that showcases caramelized zucchini on a buttery puff pastry, topped with a tangy fresh cheese cream. The honey‑thyme glaze adds subtle sweetness, making it a refined vegetarian appetizer.

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Upside Down Zucchini Tart by Su, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Line an oven‑safe skillet with parchment paper.

  2. Spread a thin layer of honey, olive oil, and thyme on the parchment.

  3. Arrange the thinly sliced zucchini overlapping each other on top and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Prepare the fresh cheese cream: combine cream cheese, minced garlic, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  5. Spread the cheese cream over the puff pastry, then cover with the arranged zucchini, pressing the edges lightly and pricking the pastry with a fork.

  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (top/bottom heat). Bake the tart uncovered for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.

  7. Allow the tart to cool briefly before serving.

Tips while you cook

Preheat the oven early
Start preheating to 200 °C before assembling.
Press zucchini edges lightly
Gently press the zucchini edges into the pastry.
Pierce the pastry with a fork
Prick the puff pastry surface before baking to prevent air bubbles.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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