Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle

Name: Spanish Manchego Tart with Crushed Almond and Honey Drizzle
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup cold unsalted butter; 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; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ cup honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

A Delightful Spanish Twist on the Classic Tart

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

1 h 30 min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tart Crust

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup cold unsalted butter

cubed

¼ cup ice water

½ teaspoon salt

For the Cheese Filling

1 ½ cups grated Manchego cheese

3 large eggs

½ cup heavy cream

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

For the Almond Topping

¾ cup whole almonds

crushed

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ teaspoon sea salt

For the Honey Drizzle

¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Preparing the Tart Crust

Combine dry ingredients

In a food processor, combine flour and salt.

Incorporate butter

Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Form dough

Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms.

Preparing the Cheese Filling

Whisk eggs and cream

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.

Stir in cheese and spices

Stir in the grated Manchego cheese, pepper, and nutmeg.

Chill filling

Refrigerate the filling while preparing the tart crust.

Ensure the tart shell is pre-baked to avoid a soggy bottom.

Cooking Process

Blind bake crust

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake crust using pie weights for 15 minutes.

Timing: 15 min; Heat: 375°F (190°C)

Bake tart

Pour cheese filling into tart crust and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until set.

Timing: 30 min

Toast almond topping

In a pan, toast crushed almonds with olive oil and sea salt over medium heat until golden.

Heat: Medium

Plating & Serving