Lemon Thyme Goat Cheese Tart With Summer Squash

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb yellow squash, cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme, plus more for garnish
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375 degrees f. blind bake crust in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom until golden brown. set aside.
• 2 heat broiler and move rack 4 inches from heat . toss squash slices with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. arrange slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until just golden, about 7 minutes. you may need to turn the tray once for even cooking. remove from oven and turn oven to 400 degrees f; return rack to center.
• 3 in a mixing bowl cream together the goat cheese, lemon zest, thyme and heavy cream until fluffy, about 2 minutes. spread cheese mixture into bottom of the tart shell in an even layer and arrange squash slices on top in concentric circles.
• 4 bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. cool slightly, then remove tart from pan base onto a serving platter. garnish with thyme. serve hot or at room temperature.