FRESH CHEESE AND HONEY TART FROM SANTORINI

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Provided by Aglaia Kremezi

Categories     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Ricotta     Spring     Honey     Party     Pastry     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry
2 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup safflower oil
1/2 cup beer
Filling
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, drained overnight in a cheesecloth-lined colander
1/3 cup honey, preferably thyme honey
About 1/2 teaspoon (2 pieces) ground mastic (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • MAKE THE PASTRY: In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour with the baking powder. Add the oils and beer and mix briefly with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until soft, oily dough forms. If it is too soft, mix in a little more flour. Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Flatten the dough with your hands. Place it in a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and press it evenly over the bottom and up the sides. Line with aluminum foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, prick the dough with a fork and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until set but not colored. Let cool.
  • MAKE THE FILLING: In a food processor, combine the ricotta, honey, mastic (if using) and cinnamon. Process for 30 seconds. With the motor running, add the eggs one at a time, processing until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top with spatula. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is golden brown and set. Sprinkle with cinnamon and let cool before serving.
  • Variation
  • FRESH CHEESE AND HONEY TARTLETS MYZITHROPITAKIA, LIHNARAKIA OR MELITINIA
  • Instead of one large tart, you can make about 30 individual tartlets.
  • Divide the dough into 3 pieces and shape each into a 10 1/2-inch-long log about 1 inch in diameter. Cut each log into 10 pieces. Work with 1 piece of dough at a time, keeping the remaining dough covered with plastic wrap.
  • On a lightly floured surface, pat each piece into a 4 1/2-inch round. Put 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each round and pinch the rim to make a star-shaped crown around the filling. Bake on baking sheets in batches for about 25 minutes, or until light golden.

Hdjdjdbdb Aikabdusns
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This cheese and honey tart was a bit too rich for my taste. The cheese was a bit too tangy and the honey was a bit too sweet. I think it would be better with a less tangy cheese and a less sweet honey.


Maryan Warsame
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I'm not much of a baker, but this tart was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I'll definitely be making it again.


Michael Marlette
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This tart is a delicious and unique dessert. The combination of cheese and honey is unexpected but works really well together. I highly recommend giving it a try!


Pinky Alpaca
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Caroline Gitau
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This cheese and honey tart is a perfect combination of sweet and savory. The cheese is creamy and tangy, while the honey adds a touch of sweetness. The pastry is flaky and buttery. Overall, this is a delicious and easy-to-make tart that is sure to im


MUTUGI DENIS
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Not bad, but not great either. I think it could use some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


vxz vxz
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Wow! This tart is incredible. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I'm definitely adding this to my regular baking rotation.


Xeeshan Khalil
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The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, even though I used less honey than the recipe called for. Otherwise, it was a nice dessert.


Newlife Essential Bakery
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This was my first time making a cheese tart and it was a breeze! The recipe was clear and easy to follow. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


christian okafor
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Meh.


Ana Medru
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So easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time and it still came out amazing.


Kayla Larkin
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Not a huge fan of the tart. The cheese was a bit too tangy for my taste and the honey was overpowering. Might try again with a different type of cheese.


Asad Ullha
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This cheese and honey tart was a delightful surprise! The combination of creamy cheese, sweet honey, and flaky pastry was simply heavenly. I followed the recipe precisely and it turned out perfectly. Highly recommend!