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Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

A vibrant spring tart featuring bourbon-infused caramelized carrots and leeks, layered atop a flaky pastry crust with creamy herbed goat cheese, perfect for an elegant Easter brunch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Score a 1-inch border around the edge of the pastry with a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and carrots; sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in bourbon and honey, cooking until liquid reduces and vegetables are caramelized, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread the softened goat cheese evenly inside the scored border on the pastry.
  6. Distribute the bourbon-infused carrot and leek mixture over the goat cheese layer.
  7. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
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84%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
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83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
82%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Carrot and Leek Tart with Herbed Goat Cheese

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 82%