Tarte au Fromage de Chevre et a la Menthe
(Goat Cheese and Mint Tart)

Recipe courtesy of Celine Roux of La Ferme de Brevardiere in
Saint Pierre de Chartreuse, France
Ingredients
Procedure
For Dough
½ pound all-purpose flour
¼ pound unsalted butter softened
pinch salt
1cup cold water

For Filling
½ cup heavy cream
2 whole large eggs
½ pound chevre cheese
10 leaves mint, chopped

 

 

 

 
    Preparation time: 30 minutes plus overnight resting peroid
    Cooking time: 30 minutes
    Ease of preparation: easy



     

  1. Combine the flour, butter, salt and water. Knead to form dough. Let dough rest covered and refrigerated overnight.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  3. Roll out dough to form a circle. Place into a pie tin.

  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, eggs, chevre, and mint. Add filling to tart.

  5. Bake tart for 30 minutes, until top of filling turns golden brown.

  6. Allow tart to rest 5 minutes before cutting.

  7. Serve.