Authentic Maroilles Cheese Tart Recipe

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 100 g all purpose flour and 50 g cold diced unsalted butter.
2. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add 30 ml cold water and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
4. Mix gently until the dough comes together into a ball, do not overwork.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
7. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a small tart pan.
8. Place the dough into the tart pan and press it evenly into the bottom and sides.
9. Prick the base of the dough with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
10. Bake the tart shell for 12 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from oven.
11. In a bowl, whisk 1 large egg with 50 ml whole milk, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
12. Spread 80 g Maroilles cheese cubes evenly over the baked tart shell.
13. For the egg and milk mixture over the cheese in the tart shell.
14. Return the tart to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
15. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.