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inthekitchen Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Tart Goat cheese and a bright herb garnish complement the briny smoked salmon in this mild yet exciting tart. INGREDIENTS Pie Crust 2 3/4 cups organic white flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb butter, cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 large egg 1 Tbsp white vinegar 1/4 cup cold water Filling 1 1/2 cups smoked salmon, mashed 1 cup goat cheese 6 large free-run eggs 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Garnish sour cream dill diced cucumbers METHODS Pie Crust 1. Mix flour and salt. 2. Add butter using a pastry blender until the consistency of pea meal has been achieved. 3. Mix egg, vinegar and water then slowly add to flour mixture and work it minimally until a dough is achieved. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. 4. Roll out dough and lay it in the bottom of tart or 10” baking pan. Blind bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and let cool. Filling 1. In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. 2. Press salmon mixture onto the baked crust and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Garnish 1. Serve warm or cold with sour cream, dill and diced cucumber. Yield 9 servings ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand nineteen 11