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Walnut, mushroom and prosciutto tart recipe

Walnut, mushroom and prosciutto tart recipe

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Combined with prosciutto, mushroom and a boatload of Parmesan, walnuts add tangy, earthy notes to this already-rich and savoury tart See method

  • Serves 8
  • 1 hr 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook, 30 mins to cool
  • 363 calories / serving
  • Freezable

Ingredients

  • 75g walnuts, 25g roughly chopped
  • 150g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 100g cold, unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 medium eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250g pack chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 5g fresh thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to garnish
  • 150ml single cream
  • 150ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 50g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 4 prosciutto slices, torn in half
Once cooked, slice, then freeze in portions and defrost as and when you need it, for up to 3 months

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1505kj
    363kcal     18%

  • Fat

    28g 39%

  • Saturates

    12g 59%

  • Sugars

    2g 2%

  • Salt

    0.7g 12%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 17.7g Protein 12.1g Fibre 1.3g

Method

  1. Blitz 50g walnuts with the plain flour in a food processor until finely ground, then add the butter. Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and 1 tbsp cold water and pulse again until just combined. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to make a soft dough. Flatten to a disc, wrap in clingfilm and transfer to the fridge for 30 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and cook the mushrooms for 7-10 mins until well browned. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 min. Season lightly and set aside. 
  3. Roll out the chilled pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large circle about 26cm, then use to line a 22cm tart case. Scrunch up a large piece of baking paper and use it to line the pastry case, then fill the tin with baking beans. Blind-bake for 15 mins, then remove the beans and paper and bake for 5 mins until the pastry is slightly golden and dry to the touch. Reduce the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Leave to cool for 20 mins.
  4. Beat together the 3 eggs, cream, milk and Parmesan; season. Arrange the mushrooms in the tart case, then pour over the egg mixture. Top with the prosciutto slices, remaining chopped walnuts and extra thyme sprigs. Bake for 35-40 mins until golden and set. Leave to cool for at least 30 mins before serving.

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Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. Always defrost and heat thoroughly before eating. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer


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