Goat Cheese Tart with Honeyed Apricots

April 07, 2013

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A slightly sweet goat cheese tart with an air of savoriness topped with honey brandy apricots in a luscious syrup.

For the crust:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced plus more for pan
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For the Filling:
6 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cherry brandy
3 egg whites
pinch of salt
For the Topping:
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup cherry brandy
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried apricots, halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Make the crust: Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor briefly to combine. Add 1/3 of the butter and pulse until incorporated then add remaining butter and pulse until it looks like coarse...
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Nutritions

Calories
310

Sodium
159mg
6% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

Snack Baked