Mont St. Benoit (Camembert) and Onion Tart W Cranberry-Red Wine

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1
Mont St. Benoit (Camembert) and Onion Tart with Cranberry-Red Wine
in Appetizer

Prep

40 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter
3 large shallots , finely , sliced
3 fresh thyme sprigs , chopped
3/4 cup ten percent cream
3 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
grated nutmeg , to taste
salt , to taste
4 ounces grated mont st. benoit cheese
fresh thyme sprig , for garnish
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup green grape juice
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 bay leaf
1 orange , coarsely , grated , zest
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
434
Sugar
24g
Fat
31g
This Mont St. Benoit (Camembert) and Onion Tart with Cranberry-Red Wine is a sophisticated and impressive appetizer that is perfect for dinner parties and special occasions. The creamy Mont St. Benoit cheese and sweet caramelized onions are a classic combination that is elevated by the tangy and aromatic cranberry-red wine sauce. This tart can be served as a main dish for a light lunch or as a starter for a more elaborate meal. It can be paired with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, salt, and cracked black pepper. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
3.Add the egg yolk and buttermilk to the mixture and knead until the dough comes together into a ball.
4.Roll the dough out into a large circle and transfer it to a 10-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the edges of the pan and trim the excess.
5.To make the filling, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and chopped thyme and sauté until the shallots are soft and translucent.
6.In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg yolks, cracked black pepper, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the mixture over the cooked shallots and stir gently to combine.
7.Sprinkle the grated Mont St. Benoit cheese evenly over the tart. Pour the shallot and cream mixture over the cheese.
8.Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
9.While the tart is baking, make the cranberry-red wine sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, red wine, grape juice, cinnamon stick, cloves, corn syrup, bay leaf, orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened.
10.Serve the tart warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs and drizzled with the cranberry-red wine sauce.

PROS

This tart is a rich and flavorful appetizer that pairs creamy cheese with sweet onions and tangy cranberry-red wine sauce.

It can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy entertaining.

CONS

This tart is high in fat and calories.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe requires some time and effort, as it involves making the pastry from scratch and cooking the onions and filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The onions in this recipe are a good source of antioxidants, which can reduce inflammation in the body and support heart health.
The red wine and cranberries in the sauce are also high in antioxidants and may have additional health benefits, such as improving blood flow and reducing oxidative stress.

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