Artichoke Tart in Walnut Pastry Recipe 🥧
Overview:
- Name: Artichoke Tart in Walnut Pastry
- Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Vegetable, Nuts, High In…, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Calories per serving: 485.8
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Fat: 39.7g
- Saturated Fat: 21.2g
- Cholesterol: 202.5mg
- Sodium: 353.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.9g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 16.4g
Ingredients:
- 8 scallions
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- Gruyere cheese (quantity not specified)
- 1 garlic clove
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup walnuts
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare Walnut Pastry:
- In a food processor, grind the walnuts until coarsely ground.
- Add flour and salt to the ground walnuts.
- Add pieces of butter on top of the dry ingredients in the processor bowl, then pulse briefly until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Add the egg and process until the mixture just begins to hold together.
- Remove the dough from the processor and shape it into a flattened disc.
- Roll out the dough large enough to fit into a 10-inch quiche or tart pan.
- Place the crust in the pan and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Pre-bake Pastry:
- Line the chilled pastry with a large sheet of aluminum foil and fill it with beans or pie weights.
- Pre-bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and set it aside.
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Prepare Filling:
- In a skillet, sauté the scallions and garlic in butter until softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, sautéed scallion and garlic mixture, half-and-half, eggs, salt, and ground pepper.
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Assemble Tart:
- Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the bottom of the partially baked crust.
- Pour the prepared filling over the cheese.
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Bake Tart:
- Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake it for about 35 minutes, or until it turns golden and slightly puffy.
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Serve:
- Allow the tart to rest for 10 minutes before cutting it into slices to serve.
Notes:
- This recipe yields a savory tart with a delightful walnut pastry crust, creamy artichoke filling, and a hint of Gruyere cheese for added flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this delicious tart as a main dish or as part of a brunch spread, accompanied by a crisp salad or roasted vegetables.
- Enjoy the unique blend of flavors and textures in this Artichoke Tart in Walnut Pastry!
Bon Appétit! 🍽️
