Craving Fall comfort? These 18 sweet and savory pie recipes are ready for your oven this season
From pumpkin to apples and pears, not to mention nuts and creamy cheeses, we’ve gathered 18 recipes from Petitchef for appetizers, main courses, and desserts that taste great on cooler days.
Pumpkin and vegetables: the taste of fall
Let yourself be tempted by this pumpkin tatin with goat's cheese and honey , a real autumn delight! Melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin, creamy goat's cheese and a touch of sweet honey combine perfectly for a result that's both sweet and savory . This...
When we talk about tarte Tatin , we obviously think of the famous apple tarte Tatin ! What if we replaced the traditional apples with beautifully caramelized shallots for a savory version? To make it even more delicious, feta is the perfect addition...
When vegetable quiche becomes refined! The secret lies in the presentation of your vegetable strips. Cut thinly with a peeler, then roll them up and arrange them on your shortcrust pastry. Pour in a quiche mixture and pop it in the oven! A recipe that...
Savory tarts for cozy dinners
Are you tired of eating pumpkin in soup ? Try it in a quiche ! We can promise you won't be disappointed ;-) This vegetarian quiche is super easy to make. Don't forget to serve it with a mixed salad for a practical meal. And if you have any left,...
Mediterranean cuisine is full of tasty, sun-soaked recipes, and today we're heading to Greece to discover a new specialty: Spanakopita (we challenge you to pronounce the name correctly on the first try)! This vegetarian pie with spinach and feta will...
The Middle East has culinary treasures well worth discovering, including börek: a kind of pie made with crisp filo pastry and filled with juicy spinach and cheese. Börek comes in many shapes—you can find triangular and rolled versions, among others—and...
Crispy dough and practical alternatives
No puff pastry on hand and a sudden craving for quiche ? We've got the perfect solution: use a tortilla as the base! Yes, the one you have left over from your fajita party! It's ultra-convenient, light, and perfect when you need a quick fix. Just...
Got some tortillas lying around and don't know what to do with them? Turn them into delicious, easy, budget-friendly quiches ! With just a few eggs, milk, a little mozzarella and bacon, you can make crispy, irresistibly delicious mini-quiches....
No more shortcrust pastry or puff pastry in the fridge for your tart? Don't panic! Try this original version with potatoes and smoked salmon ! Forget the classic pastry, here the potatoes form a crisp, melt-in-the-mouth base . Perfect for a light...
Apples and cinnamon: classic snack combinations
We all know this great classic of French baking: apple pie ! Served on the table at Sunday lunch or as an afternoon snack at our grandparents’ house, this dessert has a sweet taste of childhood. Today, we’ve given it a mini makeover to make little...
If you love apples and almonds, this is your dessert :) This cake, or tart (tarte), is a culinary specialty from Normandy made with almonds, eggs, sugar, and cream, over an almond sablé crust. A true delight for your palate! Shall we enjoy a piece with...
You have surely seen some delicious Apple pies in cartoons or movies! A beautiful pie filled with apples that become tender after baking. For extra indulgence, we serve our slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream :-) Don't...
Pears, cheese, and walnuts: a sweet-and-salty savory tart
This pear, Gorgonzola, and walnut tart is a great choice for a special appetizer or a light dinner served with a salad.
Crispy, creamy, and irresistibly sweet and savory, this pear, Gorgonzola, and walnut tart combines the delicate sweetness of pears with the bold flavor of Gorgonzola and the crunch of walnuts. Made with puff pastry, it’s an easy yet sophisticated...
Pear tarts: with almonds or chocolate
Try them in an almond tart or pair them with chocolate for a more indulgent treat.
If you love pears, you surely haven't missed one of the most classic recipes in French pastry: the Bourdaloue tart! The addition of pears will allow you to finish your meal on a note that is both indulgent and fruity. A way to avoid feeling weighed...
For dessert, try a sun-shaped tart with pear and chocolate! This delicious, fruity combination is sure to delight your taste buds and those of your guests. It’s very easy to make—follow our written and video instructions step by step to make this tart.
Walnuts, almonds, and the most indulgent desserts
Enjoy this delicious pecan pie, a classic dessert for Thanksgiving in the United States. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect treat!
For dessert, we propose a tart that brings together all our favorite flavors: vanilla cream, salted caramel, and pecans... Admit it, it makes you want to try it, doesn't it?! All of this sits on a crisp shortcrust pastry base—an indulgent combination...
For the holidays, what's best than this traditionnal american pie ? Have pumpkin as dessert, for sure you'll love it !
How to bake a perfect pie
Drain the vegetables well, let very liquid fillings cool, and, when the recipe calls for it, pre-bake the crust.
Can I prepare it the day before?
Yes. Store perishable fillings in the refrigerator and heat the tart in the oven until it’s piping hot.
Which is the best choice?
For dinner, opt for a vegetable quiche; for dessert, choose apple, pear, or nuts.
Mirella Mendonça
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