There are few things I can resist in this world, but a creamy potato tart in a crunchy puff pastry crust is not one of them! This hearty savory tart recipe is incredibly easy to make and loaded with succulent flavors and creamy-crunchy contrasting textures.
If you want to try some of my sweet tart recipes, check out MIXED BERRY TART, STRAWBERRY POP TARTS, and FRENCH PLUM TART.
Ingredients You Need To Make This Garlic and Potato Tart
Potato Tart Ingredients:
- Flour
- Salt
- Chilled butter
- Ice water
Filling Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Heavy cream
- Ground nutmeg
- Garlic cloves
- Salt
- Sour cream
- Butter
Variations For This Absolutely Delicious Flaky Pastry Potato Tart
Other than substituting some ingredients, there are two major variations for this potato tart recipe that I LOVE to make.
- Herb-Loaded Tart: Enhance the flavor profile with a medley of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage. It elevates the garlic and potato combination.
- Cheese-Stuffed Tart: Amp up the richness by incorporating grated parmesan or goat cheese into the filling. You can opt for kid-friendly options like Gouda or sweet cheddar. Enjoy the irresistible blend of cheese, potatoes, garlic, and herbs enveloped in a golden puff pastry crust.
Secrets To Make The Best Dough
There are two secrets to making the best cheat puff pastry dough.
- Chill The Dough: Keep your dough cool to ensure easy handling and prevent excessive shrinkage during baking. Refrigerate both before rolling and after placing it in your tart pan.
- Par-baking Perfection: While optional, par-baking your puff pastry crust offers numerous benefits. It prevents sogginess when adding fillings and ensures an even, golden-brown finish for a crunchy base.
How To Bake My Potato Tart In An Air Fryer
The assembly process stays exactly the same. The only adjustments to make are in the oven temperature and baking time.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Adjust the baking time to 30 minutes.
- Check the tart’s doneness after 30 minutes and continue baking if necessary.
- Opt for the oven setting without fans for a more even baking experience.
Tips And Tricks For This Potato Puff Pastry Tarts
- This puff pastry recipe can be made ahead of time. Just wrap the tart dough in a piece of plastic wrap and place it in the fridge until you are ready to use it. Remove it from the fridge a few minutes before you are ready to roll it out.
- Place the tart pan on a baking sheet to catch any cream-filling that spills out. This makes cleaning your oven a lot easier.
- You can serve my delicious garlic potato tart with a simple salad or meaty side. This Cucumber Onion Salad is a fantastic choice!
How To Store Leftover Potato Tart
I cannot imagine that you would have any leftover potato tart, but if you do, allow the tart to cool at room temperature.
Place the tart slices inside an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture of the tart won’t hold up well over time, so it’s best to serve and eat it as soon as possible.
Potato Tart
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup chilled butter
- 2-3 Tbsp ice water
Filling Ingredients:
- 2 pounds potatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 4 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, and chilled butter. Use a pastry cutter or 2 knives to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles small crumbs. Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the pastry dough and fit it into the base of a 9” tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Scrub the potatoes well or peel them if desired. Using a mandolin or knife, slice the potatoes into thin pieces, about ⅛” thick.
- In a small bowl, mix the heavy cream, nutmeg, grated garlic, and salt.
- Spread the sour cream over the bottom of the tart pan. Arrange the potato slices in an overlapping pattern, covering the entire inside of the tart pan.
- Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Dot the top with small pats of butter.
- Place the tart pan on a baking sheet to catch any spills, then bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
My husband is a potato lover so I was looking for something fancy to make him. I hit the jackpot with this recipe! Delish, fancy, and loved by our family. 🙂
Oh my! This potato tart is just too gorgeous to eat! It definitely looks like a work of art! And I bet it tastes even better!
Was absolutely delicious and I just love how all the layers were so pretty. Made for a good side for my dinner party.
oh wow this potato tart is so pretty and incredibly tasty! it was a real hit and everyone thought it was store bought!