Porrentruy Cheese Tart
(Le Gateau Au Fromage De Porrentruy)
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In the Ajoie region, where people are fond of this cheese tart, it is the custom to eat it every Monday morning, on the stroke of ten o'clock, with a small glass of white wine. On market day the country people who have come into town have it for their midday meal.
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| What You Need: |
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FOR THE PASTRY
8 oz flour
4 oz butter or lard
A pinch of salt
Water to mix
FOR THE FILLING
8 oz grated Gruyere or Emmental cheese
Salt and pepper
Grated nutmeg
¾ oz flour
¼ - ½ pint milk (or half cream and half water)
3 eggs
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1. Make the short crust pastry and line a 9-inch flan ring with it.
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2. Mix all the ingredients for the filling and spread this over the pastry.
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3. Cook in a moderate oven (375°F) for 25-35 minutes and serve hot.
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