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Cheddar, Caramelized Peach and Thyme Tart - A wonderfully fruity, tangy creamy fruit tart! A unique flavor profile that will wow your guests and perfect for any season!

Cheddar, Caramelized Peach and Thyme Tart

Dini (The Flavor Bender)
Servings 1 8 inch tart

Ingredients
  

Tart

  • 1 lb of Shortcrust Pastry or Pie Crust or an 8 inch unbaked or blindbaked tart crust
  • 16 oz peaches frozen is fine, but thaw them before use, OR about 3 - 4 fresh, ripe peaches
  • ¼ cup brown sugar 55g
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • Pinch of salt

Custard (you may end up not using all of it)

  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 yolk
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Tart

  • Grease a tart pan and preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C.
  • Prepare the pie crust (homemade or store-bought) and shape it into an 8 inch tart mold and blind-bake it in the oven for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the thawed peaches, thyme leaves and brown sugar to a pan, and heat gently (on low to medium) and mix until the brown sugar melts. Then, turn the heat to medium high and cook the peaches until they are caramelized on one side.
  • Turn off the heat and let it cool.
  • Once the pie crust has been blind-baked, place thin shaves of cheddar cheese on the bottom. Layer the peaches on top of the cheese. Add berries to decorate if you like.
  • Pour the custard to cover the fruits half way (do not fill right to the brim).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. If the edges of the pie crust are burning, cover the tart with foil and keep baking.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and sprinkle some white sugar on top and return to the oven to bake for a further 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the tart cool. You can chill the tart in the fridge at this point if you prefer.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled with Lime Sherbet or ice cream or some creme fraiche.
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