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Tart de Bry Recipe

This creamy, savory tart blends rich Brie cheese with aromatic saffron and ginger for a decadent, custard-like filling nestled in a tender, buttery crust.
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Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling and Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Ligh Main Course
Cuisine French, Medieval inspired
Servings 6 to 8

Equipment

  • 9-inch (1-inch deep) tart pan
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter, chilled and cut into ½-inch cubes, plus more for greasing
  • 3 or 4 large egg yolks
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound Brie cheese
  • 6 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of saffron
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Fresh fruit or fruit compote for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the crust: Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Add the cubed butter and beat until smooth. Mix in 3 egg yolks. Sift in flour and stir until a crumbly dough forms. If too dry, add another yolk.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and roll between parchment sheets into an 11-inch round, ⅛ to ¼ inch thick. Chill for 20 minutes. Grease a 9-inch tart pan with butter.
  • After chilling, transfer dough to the pan, pressing gently into the bottom and sides. Cover and chill again for 20 more minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place rack in the lower middle of the oven.
  • Once chilled, trim overhanging dough and prick the bottom with a fork. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake on a baking sheet for about 12 minutes until edges brown. Remove weights and parchment, cover edges with foil, and return to oven for 10 more minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Make the filling: Discard Brie rind (or save for stronger flavor) and cut cheese into pieces. Blend Brie with egg yolks in a food processor until smooth. Add ginger, sugar, saffron, and salt; blend to combine.
  • Pour the cheese mixture into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the top is set and golden. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fruit or compote if desired.

Notes

  • For a more intense Brie flavor, reserve and finely chop some rind to sprinkle over the crust before pouring in the filling.
  • The original medieval version used a flour-lard crust intended as a vessel rather than food. This version modernizes it with a buttery, tender crust meant to be fully enjoyed.
Keyword Brie tart recipe, Elegant appetizer tart, French cheese tart, Homemade tart crust with Brie, Medieval tart recipe, Saffron and Brie tart, Savory cheese tart, Tart de Bry modern version
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