Description
A warm and savory Cheese Tart with creamy Boursin cheese, roasted tomatoes, and a herb-infused cheddar crust that will impress dinner guests and bring the family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cake and pastry flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/2 cup butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 – 3 cups baby tomatoes
- 1.5 boxes Boursin cheese
- 2 lemons (zested)
- 7 large shallots (sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (for garnish)
- Sprinkle of Maldon salt
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 4 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Fold in the aged cheddar cheese, rosemary, and thyme.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk, white wine vinegar, and cold water to the flour mixture.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the baby tomatoes in half and set aside.
- Sauté the sliced shallots in melted butter until soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Combine the cooled shallots, Boursin cheese, lemon zest, and fresh thyme in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and roll out the chilled dough.
- Spread the creamy filling onto the crust and arrange the halved tomatoes on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
To serve, pair the tart with a green salad or a dollop of herbed crème fraîche. Store leftovers for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheese tart, savory tart, vegetarian recipe, comfort food, party food