Goats and cream cheese spring time quiche
As we approach spring, it's time to experiment with new and yummy recipes in the kitchen!
Serves 4
Ingredients: 375g pack short crust pastry2 large free-range eggs50g cream cheese100g crumbled rind less goats cheese150ml full fat milk3 tbsp onion relish/marmalade2 tbsp shredded basil1 tbsp chopped chives,80g cherry tomatoes,(Pomodorino baby plum are best)1 head of asparagus spears1 large redCrushed sea salt and finely ground black pepper
Method:
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Roll out the pastry and use to line a 20-cm diameter (and ideally 5-cm deep) loose-based tart tin.
Line the pastry with a sheet of baking parchment and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and take out the baking parchment and beans.
Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Add the cream cheese and milk, mix to a smooth creamy consistency add the chopped herbs season with crushed sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the baked pastry case then pour the mixture in arrange the top of the tart with the sun blushed tomatoes. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. To serve, remove the tart from the tin and cut into slices.
*Serve at room temperature with dressed crisp green salad and extra basil leaves