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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Gouère — Bourbonnaise Cheese Tart - Untested


**The pastry**

250g (2 cups) flour
100g (7 Tbsps) neutral oil (vegetable or sunflower)
100g (7 Tbsps) hot water

**The filling**

500g potatoes, peeled and cut for boiling
500g fromage blanc, well drained (or drained full-fat yogurt or quark)
4 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
  1. The pastry: Put the flour, oil and hot water together in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid and shake vigorously until the dough comes together. That's it.
  2. Peel the potatoes and boil them until completely tender, as you would for mashed potatoes. Drain well and mash thoroughly.
  3. Mix the warm mashed potato into the fromage blanc until well combined, then add the beaten eggs. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Roll out the pastry and line a deep tart tin.
  5. Pour the filling over the pastry and bake in a hot oven *(375F/190C)* for 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and holds together.
  6. Serve warm with a green salad. Any leftovers are excellent cold, cut into cubes and served as an appetizer.

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