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1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Tourte à la carotte - Untested


5 carrots (about 500 g, peeled weight)
60 g melted butter
40 g grated Parmesan (4 tablespoons ≈ 40 g)
20 g extra grated Parmesan (for egg mixture)
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
200 g crème fraîche (20 cl ≈ 200 g)
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch ground nutmeg
15 g Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
4 g chopped parsley (1 tablespoon)
Salt and pepper
2 recipes pie crust
1 extra egg yolk (for glazing)
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Peel and grate the carrots. Blanch them in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 1 minute. Drain well and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and 2 of the egg yolks with the nutmeg, grated Parmesan (20 g), crème fraîche, salt, and pepper.
  5. Roll out one sheet of pie crust into a pie dish (about 23–24 cm / 9-inch). Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry.
  6. Spread the carrot mixture over the pastry, then pour the egg mixture on top.
  7. Cover with the second sheet of pie crust. Seal the edges well and cut a small hole in the centre to create a steam vent.
  8. Brush the top with the remaining egg yolk.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

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