Recipes for the Soul----Cranberry, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

August 18, 2002

Cranberry, Walnut, and Blue Cheese TartServings: 10Total Time: 115 min.Baking Time: 40 min.Freezing Time: 30 min.Preparation Time: 30 min.Ingredients:For the Crust1 cup flour2/3 cup walnuts - ground1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 ounces butter - chilled and cubed1 tablespoon milkFor the Filling2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion - finely chopped1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup cranberries - fresh or frozen1 tablespoon sugar1 1/3 cups walnuts - coarsely chopped2 teaspoons fresh thyme - minced fine2 eggs1 cup heavy cream2 ounces bleu cheese - crumbledInstructions:For the CrustPulse dry ingredients and butter in a food processor until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add milk; pulse until dough comes together. Press mixture into ball, and then press into a 9\" tart pan. Prick crust with fork. Freeze for half an hour; bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until golden. For the FillingHeat oil in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, sprinkle with salt and saute 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently until onion is tender and caramelized. Add cranberries and sugar, cook until they pop. Stir in walnuts and thyme, set aside. In a bowl, combine eggs and cream, whisk until smooth. Spoon walnut-cranberry mixture into baked tart shell, crumble blue cheese over top, and pour egg and cream mixture over filling. Bake at 350F until golden, and custard is set, about 15-20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Nutritional Info (per serving)Calories: 303Calories From Fat: %71Protein: 6gCarbohydrate: 16mgCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 331mg

Courtesy of Diamond Walnuts

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