Washed-Rind Cheese Tart with a Mixed Nut Crust | culture: the word on cheese

Washed-Rind Cheese Tart with a Mixed Nut Crust | culture: the word on cheese

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Italian Tallegio is an obvious choice for the washed-rind semi-soft cheese in this recipe. But other options that match the nutty crust are Limburger, Morbier, Port Salut, and Reblochon.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 2 ounces salted mixed nuts (finely ground)
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 whole shallots, peeled and finely sliced (about 1 1⁄2 cups )
  • 3 large garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 6 ounces cold semi-soft, washed-rind cheese (rind removed, cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces)
  • 1 whole egg plus 2 egg yolks
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 12 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup microgreens

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