Swissair Tarts

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13
Savory Swissair Tarts recipe for a quick lunch
in Savory Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/3 cups flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
8 tablespoons butter , at room temperature
5 egg yolks , divided
1/3 cup milk , plus 1 tablespoon
3 ounces gruyere cheese , coarsely grated
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons light cream
salt
1/3 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
381
Sugar
1g
Fat
28g
Swissair tarts are a classic European dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or snack. These tarts consist of a buttery pastry crust and a savory filling made with gruyere cheese. Ground walnuts are added to the pastry dough to give it a nutty flavor and a slightly crunchy texture. The tarts are baked until golden brown and served with a drizzle of heavy cream.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a medium bowl, stir together flour and ground walnuts.
3.Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Add 4 egg yolks and milk to the bowl and stir until well combined.
5.Knead the dough until smooth and divide into 6 even portions.
6.Roll out each portion and place them in small tart pans.
7.In a separate bowl, mix together gruyere cheese, cornstarch, light cream, 1 egg yolk, and salt.
8.Divide cheese mixture evenly among the tart shells.
9.Bake tarts for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10.In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it simmers.
11.Remove from the heat and let cool.
12.Drizzle the cream over tarts just before serving.

PROS

These savory Swissair tarts are perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

They are easy to make and very satisfying.

CONS

These tarts contain a significant amount of butter and cheese, which can be high in calories and fat.

They may not be suitable for people who are trying to watch their weight.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these tarts are not the healthiest option, the gruyere cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium.
Walnuts also provide healthy fats and are rich in antioxidants that may help improve heart health.

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