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Cheesy tomato and mustard tart
Halfway between a tart and a quiche, this is a no-fuss, easy savoury dish to whip up for brunch. Enjoy a slow start to the day with the family, or make it the night before and take a slice for a quick grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning.
- 15 mins preparation
- 45 mins cooking
- Serves 6
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 3 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 cup cheese, grated – Nici used Gruyère
- 8-10 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced thinly
- 2/3 cup cream
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- 1Heat oven to 180°C and place a tray in to preheat. Line a tart tin with the pastry, pressing it firmly into the edges and up the sides.
- 2Evenly spread the mustard over the pastry and sprinkle on half of the cheese.
- 3Lay out the tomato slices, slightly overlapping, to cover the cheese.
- 4Whisk the cream, eggs, thyme and seasoning together until just combined. Slowly pour this into the tart. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese.
- 5Place it on a heated tray, reduce the oven to 160°C and cook for 45 minutes. It will puff up and sink again when removed from the oven.
- 6Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.