Tarta De Pimientos Del Piquillo Y Queso Manchego (piquillo Pepper And Manchego Cheese Tart)
Tarta de Pimientos del Piquillo y Queso Manchego is a delicious savory tart from Minorcan cuisine that combines the sweet and smoky flavors of Piquillo peppers with the nutty richness of Manchego cheese. This tart makes for a perfect appetizer or light meal, and it's a great way to showcase the flavors of these iconic Spanish ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup Piquillo peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups Manchego cheese, grated
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a tart pan and trim any excess dough.
- Layer the sliced Piquillo peppers and grated Manchego cheese in the tart shell.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the peppers and cheese in the tart shell.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 16g
Supplies
Tart pan Bowl Whisk
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Tarta de Pimientos del Piquillo y Queso Manchego with a side salad dressed in a light vinaigrette for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top of the tart before serving.
Cost
$15