Rustic Beer Savory Tart

17/11/2023

The rustic beer savory tart is a tasty and original dish, perfect for a picnic or as an appetizer in a buffet. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

For the beer brisée dough:

250 g of all-purpose flour
125 g of cold butter, cubed
60 ml of cold light beer (you can also use a craft beer for a stronger flavor)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sugar

For the filling:

200 g of cooked ham or speck, cubed
150 g of hard cheese (such as gruyère or asiago), grated
3 eggs
200 ml of fresh cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Aromatic herbs to taste (e.g., thyme, rosemary)

Preparation

Start with the brisée dough: put the flour in a large bowl along with the salt and sugar. Add the cold butter and quickly work with your fingertips until the mixture is sandy.
Gradually pour in the beer, mixing with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a work surface and knead as little as possible, just enough to form a ball. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling: in a bowl, mix the eggs with the cream, season with salt and pepper, and add the chopped aromatic herbs.
Roll out the brisée dough in a previously greased and floured tart pan, making high edges.
Spread the ham or speck and grated cheese on the bottom of the tart.
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the ham and cheese.
Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 30-35 minutes or until the surface is golden and the filling is well cooked.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

The rustic beer savory tart is an excellent solution for an informal but flavorful meal. The uniqueness of this recipe lies in the dough, which, thanks to the beer, will be particularly flaky and fragrant.

Curiosity

The beer in the dough not only imparts a unique flavor but also a special texture to the tart, making it a bit softer and flakier. Choose a quality beer to get the best out of this recipe.