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Savory Gruyere Tart


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  • Author: Tania Cusack
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Creamy Gruyere custard in a buttery tart shell, topped with sweet and sour marmalade onions. A sophisticated yet simple side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (237 ml) Baked tart shell
  • 7 oz (200 gm) grated Gruyere Cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 ml) thickened (heavy cream)
  • 3 yolks (large)
  • 2 lbs (1 kg) sliced onions
  • 2 oz (50 gm) butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 5 Tablespoons white balsamic or Caramelized balsamic
  • 1 tablespoon aged balsamic (or plain balsamic if using caramelized above)
  • 50 gm (2 oz) Walnuts
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Put ½ the grated cheese onto the bottom of the tart case.
  2. Put the egg yolks, cream and the rest of the cheese into a bowl with some salt and pepper and mix well. Pile the mixture into the tart case along with the other cheese.
  3. Put the tart into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just set (it may be a bit wobbly when shaken).

To make the onions

  1. Heat a pot and add the olive oil and butter. Let it melt, then add the onions and cook on low heat until starting to wilt and color, stirring frequently. (The bottom may catch a little. Just don’t scrape it.)
  2. When the onions are golden in color, add the marmalade and the white balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook until the onions become a deeper golden color and look kind of glossy.
  3. Add a tablespoon of sweet balsamic to finish.

To make the walnuts

  1. Heat a non-stick frying pan and add the walnuts. Toss over a medium heat until starting to color.
  2. Once they are lightly colored, turn off the heat and sprinkle over the sugar, tossing to coat. The sugar will melt with the residual heat and coat the walnuts. Cool on a plate.
  3. Serve the tart with a little extra balsamic (sweet or aged).

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of Gruyere and Comté cheeses.
  • To prevent over-browning, cover the edges of the tart shell with aluminum foil during the initial baking.
  • Leftover tart can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 100