Ham, Tomato & Watercress Tart
This savory tart is a delightful combination of buttery pastry, rich Parmesan cheese, smoky ham, sun-dried tomatoes, and peppery watercress, all held together with a luscious creamy filling. The crisp polenta crust provides the perfect base for the flavorful ingredients, making this tart a wonderful dish for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. A versatile recipe that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or prepared ahead of time for a stress-free meal option.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g plain flour
- 50g fine polenta , plus extra for dusting
- 140g cold butter , cut into small pieces
- 50g Parmesan , finely grated
- 1 egg
- 4 eggs and 2 egg yolks
- 400ml double cream
- 150g smoked ham slices
- 100g sundried tomatoes
- handful watercress
Instructions
- Place the flour, polenta, butter and a pinch of salt into a food processor, then whizz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Tip in the Parmesan and egg, then pulse through 2 tbsp cold water until the mixture forms a ball. Wrap in cling film, then chill for 30 mins.
- Dust a work surface with more polenta, then roll out the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin and wide enough to fit a 28cm tart case. Gently ease into the case, then trim away any big bits of overhanging pastry (leave a little excess sticking up around the edges as the pastry will shrink when cooking). Chill for another 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place a sheet of baking parchment into the pastry case, then fill with baking beans. Bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and parchment, then bake for another 5 mins or until the pastry is golden. Leave to cool a little. Use a serrated knife to trim away any bits of overhanging pastry, then place the pastry case on a baking sheet.
- Reduce oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Whisk the eggs and cream with a little salt. Arrange the ham, tomatoes and watercress in the case, then pour around the egg mixture. Cook for 30 mins, just until the egg has set. Can be made up to 1 day ahead and chilled.
Cook Time
50M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 631 calories
- Fat Content: 50 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 27 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 31 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 17 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.61 milligram of sodium
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