Mango‑Basil Tart Tatin
Upside‑down tart featuring caramelized mango, fresh basil, and a buttery puff pastry base.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry sheet
- 1 large ripe mango
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2
Peel, pit, and slice the mango into ½‑inch thick wedges; set aside.
- 3
In an oven‑safe 20‑cm skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add sugar and stir until it begins to caramelize (about 2 minutes).
- 4
Arrange mango slices in a single layer over the caramel, sprinkle basil leaves on top, and drizzle with optional lemon juice.
- 5
Place the puff pastry sheet over the fruit, tucking the edges down around the skillet.
- 6
Bake for 20‑25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- 7
Allow the tart to rest 2 minutes, then carefully invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
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