French Country Tart Variations Recipe

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French Country Tart Variations
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  1. Variation #1 - Lorraine:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Whisk the eggs and cream together in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg and whisk to blend.
  4. For the Lorraine tart: put the onion into a small skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil. Place the pan over medium heat and cook until the onion is translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes. Brush the bottom of the prepared tart shell with the Dijon and spread the cooked onion, bacon and Gruyere on top. Pour the custard over the filling and place the pan into the bottom half of the preheated oven. Bake the tart until the filling is slightly puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes before serving.
  5. For the olives, roasted red pepper and goat cheese tart: Put the olives, roasted red pepper and goat cheese into the prepared tart shell and pour the custard over the filling. Bake as above.
  6. Pate Brisee:
  7. Prepare the tart pan by spraying it with pan release spray and coating it with the cornmeal. Knock out any excess cornmeal and set the pan aside.
  8. Blend the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer the mix to a large mixing bowl and add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly with a fork. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead just until it forms a ball. Flatten the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least one hour.
  9. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle. Carefully lift it into the prepared pan, pressing into the bottom and up the sides. Leave at least a 1-inch overhang, which will be used to crimp the edges. Prick the bottom of the pan all over and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  10. Yield: 1 tart shell
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 494.22 Kcal (2069 kJ)
Calories from fat 343.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.16g 59%
Cholesterol 224.45mg 75%
Sodium 1007.04mg 42%
Potassium 195.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.69g 7%
Sugars 1.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 5%
Protein 16.48g 33%
Vitamin C 30.2mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 8.9mg 49%
Calcium 245.7mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 261.26 Kcal (1094 kJ)
Calories from fat 181.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.17g 59%
Cholesterol 118.65mg 75%
Sodium 532.35mg 42%
Potassium 103.6mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.94g 7%
Sugars 0.92g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 5%
Protein 8.71g 33%
Vitamin C 16mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.7mg 49%
Calcium 129.9mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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