Strawberry and Feta Tart
With spring now officially here, that means we’re nearing the beginning of the British berry season, and while eating berries is nutritionally important throughout the year, the spring season gives us a good excuse to pack in the vitamins while these sweet treats are in peak freshness. Check out this amazing berry recipe below.
Serves six
Ingredients:
- 375g sheet puff pastry, defrosted if frozen, at room temperature
- 200g reduced fat soft cheese
- 1 tbsp chives, snipped
- 2 tsp lemon thyme leaves or 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 125g feta cheese, crumbled
- 125g strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Rocket leaves to serve
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6. Unroll the pastry sheet onto a baking tray, keeping it on the paper from the pack. Score a line 2cm from the edge down each side.
- Combine the soft cheese, chives, the thyme or lemon zest and some pepper (the feta will add salt) and spread it over the pastry. Scatter over the feta and strawberries and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed up.
- Serve warm drizzled with balsamic or top with rocket leaves and serve with a large salad.
For more recipe inspiration and to learn about the benefits of British berries, visit the Love Fresh Berries website.
