Tart featuring red potatoes and blue cheese

Decadent Blue Cheese and Red Potato Tart

Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this vibrant blue cheese and red potato tart! This recipe takes inspiration from Gourmet while giving it a refreshing twist. From the crust to the filling, every element has been thoughtfully adapted for a delicious result that embraces simplicity and bold tastes.

Cooking Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Savory Tart Shell (recipe below) or your preferred crust, sized for a 9-inch tart pan
• 1 pound small red potatoes, thoroughly cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 1 cup rich heavy cream
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (approximately 3/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon finely minced herbs of your preference, such as a blend of tarragon and rosemary
• Fine sea salt for garnishing

Important Notes

This tart is not your traditional quiche; instead, it boasts a luxuriously soft and custard-like filling that retains a gentle jiggle even after baking. If your tart seems a little wobbly post-cooking, rest assured that it’s perfectly normal—nothing has gone awry!

Crafting the Tart

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan, add the potato slices and cover them with water, ensuring it’s about two inches deep. Allow the potatoes to simmer uncovered for approximately 10 minutes, or until they are tender. Once done, drain and, if necessary, use towels to pat them dry.

Next, artistically arrange the potato rounds in overlapping concentric circles within the tart pan. Generously scatter the crumbled blue cheese over the potato layers. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg yolk until well combined, then pour this mixture into the tart shell. Finish by sprinkling your chosen herbs and a touch of sea salt on top.

Place the tart on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until it becomes bubbly and turns a beautiful golden brown. Once baked, allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack. You can serve this tart warm or chilled, accompanied by a refreshing green salad for a perfect balance.

Savory Tart Shell Recipe

• 1/4 cups (1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold butter, diced
• 1 large egg

Making the Crust

To create the tart shell, start by combining the flour, corn starch, and salt in a generous mixing bowl. Incorporate the diced butter using a pastry blender, fork, or two knives until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add in the egg and mix with a fork until a cohesive dough forms. If it seems stubborn, transfer the mixture to a countertop and knead it together until well combined—a bit of effort will yield a sturdy dough!

You can also utilize a food processor or a stand mixer for convenience, although my experience leans towards the food processor method with excellent results.

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie plate or tart pan, pressing it in to eliminate air bubbles. Trim the edges as needed, then refrigerate for 30 minutes. From here, fill it with your desired filling without the need for pre-baking.

Enjoy crafting this exquisite tart perfect for gatherings or a special dinner, offering a true taste of culinary bliss!