SWISSAIR TARTS

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A cheese tart appetizer or first course. Adapted from House and Garden's New Cookbook. Time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 14-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
5 egg yolks, divided
1/3 cup milk, plus 1 tablespoon
3 ounces gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons light cream
salt
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour and walnuts.
  • Add butter and 2 egg yolks.
  • Mix with your hands until it becomes a smooth dough.
  • Divide into 14-18 pieces.
  • Lightly flour your fingers and press each piece of dough over the bottom and sides of a 2"-2 1/2" fluted tart tin.
  • Prick surface of dough with a fork.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let cool in tins a few minutes, then remove very carefully.
  • Place milk and cheese in a sauce pan and heat until cheese melts and mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Combine remaining egg yolks with cornstarch and light cream.
  • Gradually add to cheese mixture and heat to just under the boiling point.
  • Add salt, cool, and chill.
  • Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold into the cheese mixture.
  • Pipe or spoon mixture into tart shells.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 87.6, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.6

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