Savory Cheesecake Tart Recipe

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Summary

Cooking Time50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Pastry
 All purpose flour1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shortening2 Tablespoon
 Cream cheese1 , softened (Filling)
 Blue cheese2 Tablespoon, crumbled (Filling)
 Whipping cream1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Filling)
 1 egg, slightly beaten
 Rosemary leaves2 Teaspoon, chopped (Filling)
 Thyme leaves1 Teaspoon, chopped (Filling)
 Ice water 5 Tablespoon (Filling)
 1 /4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
 Lemon peel1 Teaspoon, grated (Filling)
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon (Filling)
 Ripe tomato1 Medium (Filling)
 Walnuts1/2 Cup (16 tbs), coarsely chopped (Filling)

Directions

Heat oven to 375°.
In large bowl place flour; cut in butter, shortening and 2 tablespoons blue cheese until crumbly.
With fork mix in water just until moistened; form into ball.
On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 12-inch circle.
Place in 10-inch tart pan, pressing firmly against bottom and sides of pan; cut away excess pastry.
Prick with fork.
Bake for 17 to 22 minutes or until very lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in large mixer bowl combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons blue cheese.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).
Continue beating, gradually adding whipping cream and egg, until blended (1 to 2 minutes).
Stir in 1 teaspoon rosemary and all remaining ingredients except tomato and walnuts.
Spread into baked pastry.
Arrange tomato slices on filling; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining rosemary.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is set.
Let stand 20 minutes; serve warm.
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