Shallot and brie tarte tatin recipe Posted on 10 June 2011 This shallot and brie tarte tatin recipe is another of Richard Poynton’s fabulous country recipes from Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse. This is a great vegetarian dish which can be adapted by adding other ingredients (try olives or tomatoes, basil and feta). Serves 6 Pastry 175g self raising flour 75g chilled butter – cut into pieces 2-3 Tbsp lime juice 1 handful chopped herbs (fresh basil, thyme, oreganum or rosemary) Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the juice and herbs. Roll out into a circle a little bit bigger than the pan to be used. Filling 300g shallots – peeled 30g butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp any dark brown sugar salt and pepper slices of brie or camembert Boil the shallots for 10 mins and drain. Heat the butter and oil in a pan suitable to go into the oven. Place the boiled shallots into the pan. Sprinkle over the sugar and seasoning and cook for about 15 mins or until golden brown and beautifully caramelised. Remove the pan from the heat. Place the slices of cheese over the surface of the onions. Place the pastry over the onions and cheese – in the pan – tucking it down at the edges. Bake at 200°C for 25 mins. Once it is cooked, remove from the oven and place a large plate over the top of the pan (remembering the hot handle!) and invert carefully. Beware of hot caramel dribbles running off the edge of the platter! To serve – stud with fresh sprigs of thyme Related Posts 7 delectable brunch spots around Cape Town 1 August 2022 The work-from-home trend has offered us many luxuries, including enjoying a late breakfast at our... read more Spier offers five fun tastings this winter 6 July 2022 This winter, Spier invites visitors from near and far to cosy up to a range... read more Bonnievale Wines to host a dining experience with tales from the region 6 July 2022 Bonnievale Wines have created the inaugural 24 Chairs Dining Experience, where guests can learn about... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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