Cantal Cheese Tart

Health score
3%
Cantal Cheese Tart
45 min.
8
349kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful Cantal Cheese Tart, a dish that elegantly combines the rich, creamy flavors of Cantal cheese with the delicate nuances of sautéed shallots and a perfectly baked crust. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this tart is an excellent choice for both casual gatherings and elegant dinners alike, delighting your guests with its sophisticated yet comforting essence.

The star of this recipe is the Cantal cheese, a semi-firm cheese renowned for its subtle grassy flavor and delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a true French delicacy that elevates the dish, providing a depth of flavor that pairs wonderfully with the nutmeg and freshly ground black pepper. The combination of the creamy custard filling and the buttery crust creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making each slice a culinary delight.

Perfectly portioned for eight servings, this tart not only satisfies the palate but also provides a manageable portion to share, making it an ideal centerpiece for your dining table. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as your family and friends relish every bite. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a budding home cook, this Cantal Cheese Tart is sure to impress and become a cherished dish in your recipe repertoire. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to create a memorable dining experience!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups flour 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground (scant)
  • ounces cheese grated
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons water ()
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated (scant)
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.5 cup shallots chopped ( 2 large)
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Blend flour and salt in processor 5seconds.
  2. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until very coarse meal forms.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons ice water. Blend untilmoist clumps form, adding more water byteaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather doughinto ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic.Chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  4. Roll out dough on lightly flouredsurface to 12- to 13-inch round.
  5. Transfer to9-inch-diameter tart pan with removablebottom.
  6. Cut off all but 1/2-inch overhang.Fold overhang in and press so that sides ofdough rise 1/4 to 1/3 inch above rim of pan.Freeze crust 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust withfoil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
  8. Bake crust until sides are set, about 25minutes.
  9. Remove foil and beans.
  10. Bake crustuntil pale golden, piercing with fork if crustbubbles, about 20 minutes. Reduce oventemperature to 350°F. Cool crust.
  11. Melt butter in heavy mediumskillet over medium heat.
  12. Add shallots.
  13. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sautéuntil soft and beginning to color, about 4minutes.
  14. Spread shallots in crust.
  15. Whiskcream, eggs, pepper, nutmeg, and salt inmedium bowl.
  16. Mix in cheese.
  17. Pour custardinto crust.
  18. Bake until filling is set in center,35 to 38 minutes.
  19. Transfer tart to rack andcool 15 to 30 minutes. Push up pan bottom,releasing tart.
  20. Serve tart warm or at roomtemperature.
  21. Cantal is a semi-firmcheese with a slight grassy flavor whenaged. English farmhouse cheddar or sharpwhite cheddar are fine substitutes.
  22. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein13.23%
Fat64.85%
Carbs21.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.25
Glycemic Load
11.56
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.8160869453264%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.99kcal
17.45%
Fat:25.28g
38.89%
Saturated Fat:14.84g
92.77%
Carbohydrates:19.22g
6.41%
Net Carbohydrates:18.21g
6.62%
Sugar:2.46g
2.74%
Cholesterol:140.34mg
46.78%
Sodium:206.39mg
8.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.61g
23.21%
Selenium:20.71µg
29.59%
Calcium:219.61mg
21.96%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.48%
Phosphorus:202.81mg
20.28%
Vitamin A:940.99IU
18.82%
Folate:56.36µg
14.09%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.3%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.6%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.47%
Iron:1.49mg
8.29%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.2%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.63%
Vitamin B3:1.24mg
6.17%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.16%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.09%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.22%
Magnesium:19.15mg
4.79%
Potassium:151.54mg
4.33%
Fiber:1.01g
4.06%
Copper:0.07mg
3.44%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Vitamin C:1.41mg
1.71%
Source:Epicurious