Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the piquant notes of blue cheese with the nutty crunch of walnuts - the Blue Cheese Walnut Tart. This delectable pastry is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, sure to tantalize your taste buds. The creamy, tangy filling, crafted from a blend of blue cheese, crème fraîche, and eggs, is encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Topped with a generous layer of caramelized walnuts, this tart offers a delightful contrast between the smooth, savory filling and the crispy, sweet topping. This article presents two variations of this exquisite tart: a classic Blue Cheese Walnut Tart and a Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach variation, adding vibrant colors and a medley of flavors. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring a perfect tart every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Blue Cheese Walnut Tart is an absolute treat that will impress your family and friends.
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BLUE CHEESE WALNUT TART
This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It's wonderful as a lunch entree and also perfect as part of a springtime brunch buffet. -Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese and garlic until blended. Add the cream, egg, cayenne and pepper; beat well. Spread mixture into crust. Sprinkle with red peppers, walnuts and parsley. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months, or bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until center is set., To use frozen tart: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Uncover; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE TART WITH CRANBERRIES
I found this recipe in an old issue of Gourmet. It was in a Diamond Walnut advertisement. I haven't made it yet, but wanted to save it here.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pulse the dry ingredients and butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles dry bread crumbs. Add milk and pulse just until the dough comes together. Remove and shape into a ball, then press the ball into a 9 inch tart tin. Prick all over with a fork. Freeze for half an hour. Bake at 180*C/375*F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onion. Season with salt and saute for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring, until soft and caramelized. Add the cranberries and sugar. Cook until the cranberries pop. Stir in the walnuts and thyme. Set aside.
- Lower the oven temperature to 160*C/350*F.
- Combine the eggs and cream in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Spoon the cranberry mixture into the tart shell, then crumble the blue cheese over top. Pour the egg mixture over top of it all. Bake until the tart is golden and the custard is set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
DIAMOND WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE TART WITH CRANBERRIES
I love blue cheese and cranberries. This is DELICIOUS and I make it every Christmas. Got it from a "Diamond" ad in a 2002 magazine. (To say that the filling of this pie, that has blue cheese, tastes like "stuffing" is beyond me...)
Provided by EURrosa1
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 1 tart, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- CRUST: Pulse dry ingredients and butter in food processor until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add milk; pulse until cough comes together. Turn mixture into a ball then press it into a 9" tart pan. Prick crust. Freeze half hour. Bake at 375 F for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- FILLING: Heat oil in heavy pan, add onion and salt and saute 10-15 minutes--be sure to stir constantly. Add cranberries and sugar; cook until berries pop. Stir in nuts and thyme; set aside.
- Combine eggs and cream and whisk until smooth. Spoon walnut-berry mixture into tart shell; crumble blue cheese over top and pour egg mixture over it.
- Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- Cool 15 minutes before serving.
BLUE CHEESE WALNUT TART
Categories Cheese Brunch Bake Low/No Sugar New Year's Eve
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- pastry: In a food processor blend the butter, the cream cheese, the flour, and the salt, pulsing the motor, until the dough just begins to form a ball, gather the dough into a ball, and flatten slightly. Dust the dough with flour and chill it, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 1 hour. (The dough may be made 1 day in advance and kept wrapped well and chilled.) On a floured surface roll out to 1/8 " thick to fit into 9" dish. Prick shell, sprinkle with walnuts and press them in gently. Chill 30 mins. Line shell with foil, fill + rice and bake in lower third of 425 oven for 10 mins. Remove rice, bake 5 more mins. Cool on rack. filling: In a saucepan combine the half-and-half and the Stilton, bring the liquid to a simmer, and stir cheese until just melted. Cool. Lightly beat eggs,whisk in cheese mixture. Fill tart shell and bake in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the custard 1/2 inch from the edge comes out clean. (The custard may not be fully set in the center but will continue to cook after the tart is removed from the oven.)
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the tart will be. Use a good quality blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, and fresh walnuts.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the tart tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the tart until the center is set. The tart should be slightly golden brown on top and the center should be set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the tart cool before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the tart to set properly.
Conclusion:
This blue cheese walnut tart is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It's perfect for a party or potluck, or to enjoy at home. The combination of blue cheese, walnuts, and honey is irresistible. Here are some additional tips for making the best blue cheese walnut tart:- If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just trim the excess dough around the edges.
- You can also use other types of nuts in this tart, such as pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
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