Best 4 Goat Cheese Chard And Herb Pie In A Phyllo Crust Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a Goat Cheese, Chard, and Herb Pie encased in a crispy Phyllo Crust. This delectable dish, brimming with a symphony of flavors and textures, is a delightful symphony of Mediterranean and French cuisine. Savor the creamy and tangy goat cheese, perfectly complemented by the earthy sweetness of Swiss chard and an aromatic blend of herbs. Wrapped in layers of golden brown phyllo dough, each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to a culinary heaven. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey as we unveil the secrets behind this exceptional dish and guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GOAT CHEESE, CHARD AND HERB PIE IN A PHYLLO CRUST



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Instead of making a top crust for this phyllo pie I take the overhanging layers of phyllo and scrunch them around the rim to make a nice crisp border for the pie. I didn't want to put on a top layer of phyllo because the filling is quite liquid before it bakes and sets up, and I was afraid that the phyllo would become too soggy.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 generous bunch Swiss chard (about 3/4 pound), stemmed and washed
Salt to taste
8 sheets phyllo (4 ounces)
3 eggs
6 ounces goat cheese
3/4 cup low-fat milk
2 garlic cloves, pureed or put through a press
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, marjoram Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the Swiss chard. If the stems are wide and meaty set them aside for another purpose. If they are thin and sinewy, discard. When the water comes to a boil salt generously and add the chard leaves. Fill a bowl with cold water. Blanch the chard for 1 minute, just until tender, and transfer to the bowl of cold water. Drain, take up the chard by the handful and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine. You should have about 1 cup chopped cooked chard.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Blend together the eggs and goat cheese, either in an electric mixer or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the milk and the garlic and blend until smooth. If using a processor, scrape into a bowl. Stir in the blanched chopped chard, the herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush a 9- or 10-inch tart pan or cake pan with olive oil and place on a baking sheet for easier handling. Open up the package of phyllo and unfold the sheets of dough. Remove 8 sheets of phyllo and fold the remaining dough back up. Wrap tightly in plastic, return to the box if you wish and either refrigerate or freeze. Lay a sheet of phyllo in the pan, tucking it into the seam of the pan, with the edges overhanging the rim. Brush it lightly with olive oil (or melted butter and oil) and turn the pan slightly, then place another sheet on top, positioning it so that the edges overlap another section of the pan's rim. Continue to layer in 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each one with oil - both the bottom and the sides and edges that overhang the pan -- and staggering them so that the overhang on the rim of the pan is evenly distributed and covers the entire pan.
  • Pour the goat cheese and chard filling into the phyllo-lined pan, scraping all of it out of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Scrunch the overhanging phyllo in around the edges of the pan to form an attractive lip. Brush the scrunched rim with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake 40 minutes, until the filling is puffed, set and lightly colored on the surface. Remove from the heat (if it puffed up it will settle) and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 292 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WARM GOAT CHEESE IN PHYLLO



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 sheets phyllo dough, defrosted
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
3 (3.5- to 5.5-ounce) fresh goat cheese discs
Baby salad greens, such as arugula and mesclun mix, for 6
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Unroll the sheets of phyllo dough on a flat surface and cover them with a slightly damp towel. (If the towel is too wet, the dough will get sticky.) Working quickly so the dough doesn't dry out, place one sheet of phyllo on a board, brush lightly with melted butter, and sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs. Place a second sheet of phyllo on top, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Continue until you have 4 sheets stacked up. Cut the sheets in half crosswise to make 2 almost-squares.
  • Cut one of the goat cheeses in half horizontally, making 2 thin discs. Place each disc in the center of one phyllo square. Starting at one corner, fold the phyllo up over the cheese and continue folding and pleating the phyllo around the cheese, as though you're wrapping a round gift that's tied on top. You will end with extra phyllo dough on top; twist the excess into a topknot. Brush the discs all over with melted butter and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Continue with the remaining phyllo dough and 2 goat cheese discs to make 4 additional packages.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the phyllo is lightly browned. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • While the cheese packages bake, place the salad greens in a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil, making an emulsion. Toss the salad greens with enough vinaigrette to moisten.
  • Distribute the salad among 6 plates and place one warm goat cheese package in the center of each plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

HERB COATED GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
36 (1/2-inch-thick) slices baguette
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 11-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or Meyer lemon olive oil
Fresh herb sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy baking sheets. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir the herbs, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using about 2 teaspoons of cheese for each, form the goat cheese into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll the cheese balls in the herb mixture to coat completely. Arrange the cheese balls on a platter. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over and around the cheese balls. Serve with the crostini. Garnish with herb sprigs.
  • The crostini and cheese balls can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store the crostini in an airtight container at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate the cheese balls.

SWISS CHARD AND GOAT CHEESE GALETTE



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Free-form creations like this simple Swiss chard galette have an appealing rustic look and taste that match the tone of the season.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces green Swiss chard, washed, stems removed and reserved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Oatmeal Tart Dough
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 large egg yolk

Steps:

  • Slice chard stems into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the stems and onion, and cook, stirring, until slightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cover skillet, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stems are very soft, about 15 minutes. Add the vinegar, and cook, stirring, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, transfer onion mixture to a nonreactive bowl; set aside.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add anchovies, if using; saute, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add chard leaves, and saute until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the goat cheese and 2 tablespoons cream. Beat mixture until smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in the n utmeg; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large piece of parchment paper, roll out dough to a 1/4-inch-thick round, about 12 inches in diameter. Arrange onion mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 3-inch border around edge. Spread goat-cheese mixture over onion mixture, and top with the chard mixture. Sprinkle with pine nuts and golden raisins. Fold edges of dough over, and press down gently to seal. Transfer tart, on parchment paper, to a baking sheet, and refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg yolk with remaining tablespoon cream. Brush exposed dough with egg wash, and bake until crust is golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality ingredients, especially the phyllo dough and the goat cheese. Look for phyllo dough that is fresh and not too dry, and make sure the goat cheese is creamy and spreadable.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the chard and herbs by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the pie.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pie crust. If you do, the pie will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • Bake the pie until the phyllo dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot. This should take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the filling to set and the pie to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This goat cheese, chard, and herb pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also great for potlucks and picnics. With its creamy goat cheese filling, savory chard and herbs, and flaky phyllo crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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