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Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle

Name: Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; ¼ cup ice water; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups grated Manchego cheese; 3 large eggs; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¾ cup whole almonds, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ cup honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

This indulgent Spanish Manchego Tart combines savory cheese, nutty almonds, and a sweet honey drizzle, perfect for any occasion.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 9, 2025

Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tart Crust

For the Cheese Filling

For the Almond Topping

For the Honey Drizzle

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 504 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 30.9 g
Fat: 37.3 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4029 kcal
Protein: 112.3 g
Carbs: 246.8 g
Fat: 298.8 g
Fiber: 19.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour	684	19.2	142.2	2	5.4
½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed	814	0.9	0.1	92	0
¼ cup ice water	0	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 ½ cups grated Manchego cheese	792	48	4.5	64.5	0
3 large eggs	215	18	1.2	15	0
½ cup heavy cream	408	3	3.3	44	0
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper	2	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.2
¼ teaspoon nutmeg	3	0.1	0.4	0.2	0.2
¾ cup whole almonds crushed	617	22.6	23	54	13.8
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
¼ teaspoon sea salt	0	0	0	0	0
¼ cup honey	261	0.3	70.5	0	0.1
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0.1	1.1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tart Crust

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a food processor, combine flour and salt.
2
Incorporate butter
Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Form dough
Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms.

Preparing the Cheese Filling

1
Whisk eggs and cream
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
2
Stir in cheese and spices
Stir in the grated Manchego cheese, pepper, and nutmeg.
3
Chill filling
Refrigerate the filling while preparing the tart crust.
Tip: Ensure the tart shell is pre-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.

How to Make Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle

Total time: 2 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Blind bake crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake crust using pie weights for 15 minutes.
2
Bake tart
Pour cheese filling into tart crust and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until set.
3
Toast almond topping
In a pan, toast crushed almonds with olive oil and sea salt over medium heat until golden.