From The Boston Globe · · 1m 30s
Broccolini Cheddar Tart Recipe
A creamy cheddar tart with artful broccolini spears.
In brief
A creamy cheddar tart with artful broccolini spears. Broccolini spears create a decorative layer on a cheddar custard tart with a press-in crust. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Crust Ingredients
1½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup cold unsalted butter, 5 tablespoons ice water.
Crust Preparation
Pulse dry ingredients until butter forms pea-size pieces. Add ice water in short spurts until moist crumbs form.
Pressing the Crust
Lay plastic wrap over pan. Use dry measuring cup to press dough into pan and smooth edges.
Crust Baking
Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Add pie weights. Continue baking for 10 minutes until crust is browned.
Filling Ingredients
4 ounces shredded cheddar, salt and pepper, broccolini, butter, leek, egg yolk, heavy cream.
Blanching Broccolini
Cook broccolini in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Sautéing Leeks
Sauté leeks in butter for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Making Custard
Whisk egg, yolk, cream, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add leeks and remaining cheddar.
Assembling Tart
Pour custard into crust. Place broccolini spears on top before baking.
Baking the Tart
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes until custard sets and browns.
Serving the Tart
Cool for 30 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.
The headline
Broccolini spears create a decorative layer on a cheddar custard tart with a press-in crust.
