French Cheese Curd Tart
Equipment
- Work surface
- plastic wrap
- Rolling Pin
- 9" fluted tart pan with a removable bottom
- Fork
- Parchment paper
- Dried beans or pie weights
- medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. plus 1/4 tsp. fine salt
- 7 tbsp. unsalted butter cubed and chilled
- 1 cup farmers' cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
- Combine the flour and 1 tsp.
- salt on a work surface.
- Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour until no pieces larger than peas remain.
- Make a well in the center and pour in 1⁄4 cup cold water.
- Stirring with your fingertips, mix the water into the flour.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough out to a circle 12" in diameter.
- Fold the dough over the rolling pin and unfold it over a 9" fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Ease the dough over the bottom and into the sides of the pan.
- Run the rolling pin over the top of the pan to pinch off the overhanging dough, prick the bottom all over with a fork, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line the tart shell with parchment paper, fill with dried beans or pie weights, and bake until the dough's edges are golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the beans and parchment, prick the bottom again with a fork, and bake until the bottom is no longer doughy, about 20 minutes more.
- Let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1⁄4 tsp.
- salt, farmers' cheese, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lightly beaten eggs.
- Pour the mixture into the tart shell and bake until the filling is set and the top is browned, 50–60 minutes.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light and fruity white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling.
Pair with a light and fruity white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling.
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 18 g | Sugar: 10 g