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Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

A vibrant tart featuring bourbon-infused honey glazed carrots layered over herbed ricotta in a flaky pastry crust, perfect for an elegant Easter brunch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
  • 3 tbsp bourbon-infused honey (honey warmed and mixed with 2 tbsp bourbon)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss carrot sticks in bourbon-infused honey, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast carrots for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized, turning halfway through.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  6. Press pastry into tart pan, trimming edges as needed.
  7. Spread herbed ricotta evenly over pastry bottom.
  8. Arrange roasted carrots artistically over the ricotta layer.
  9. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg.
  10. Bake tart for 10-12 minutes, until pastry is golden and puffed.
  11. Let cool slightly before removing from the tart pan and serving warm or at room temperature.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
featured
88%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

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

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 88%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
strong
84%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

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

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spring Herb and Bourbon Honey Glazed Carrot Tart

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 83%