Texas Goat Cheese Tart

Recipe Ingredients

12 oz	340g	Texas goat cheese
1/2 cup	118ml	Fresh herbs - loosely packed
		(see suggestions below)
1		Garlic clove - (or more), - mashed (small)
2 oz	56g	Unsalted butter
4 oz	113g	Fresh ricotta
3 oz	85g	Creme fraiche
2 tablespoons	30ml	Flour
2		Eggs
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper
1		Pie crust - prebaked

Recipe Instructions

Suggested herbs to use in this recipe are: basil, parsley, marjoram, tarrogon, rosemary, thyme, etc.) This trendy tart comes from the Mozzarella Company in Dallas, purveyors of prize-winning Texas cheeses that often are flavored with herbs. It makes a fine brunch fare accompanied by salad, and miniature tarts are a tremendous hit served as hors d'oeuvres.

Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375F. In a bowl of food processor, mince herbs and garlic. Add cheeses, butter, creme fraiche, eggs, salt, and pepper, and process until mixture is smooth. Pour into prebaked pie crust. Bake until puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 8 as first course, 6 for luncheon.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: My favorite combination of herbs for this recipe is 1/4 generous cup parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, and 2 tablespoons fresh basil. Often, I also add more garlic, 3 ounces of sun-dried tomatoes, and a generous sprinkling of toasted pine nuts.

Source:
The Herb Garden Cookbook, by Lucinda Hutson

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