This delicious and nutritious French-inspired Tarte au Fromage Frais is the perfect recipe for toddlers in Australia. An easy-to-make tart, it uses simple ingredients like plain yoghurt, cream cheese and eggs, making a smooth and creamy custard-like filling. Baked in a ready-made pastry base, the dish is a great way to introduce your toddler to new flavors and textures. Serve this tasty treat as a snack or a meal, and be sure to put a smile on their face!
General Information
Servings: 4 Keywords: Tarte, Cheese, French, Dessert, Healthy Calories: 300 Proteins: 4g Carbs: 40g Fats: 12g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of ready made puff pastry
- 1/2 cup of quark or fromage blanc
- 1/2 cup of low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 egg (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 teaspoons of lemon zest
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A handful of fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Unroll and place one sheet of puff pastry in a greased pie tin or tart pan.
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In a bowl, mix together the quark, cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry.
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Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the cream cheese mixture. Crimp the edges to seal in the filling.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and butter. Brush the glaze over the top of the pastry.
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Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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Allow the tart to cool before serving.
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Optional: Add a few fresh or frozen berries to the top of the tart to add some color and sweetness!
Recommended Sides
Try serving the tart with a scoop of natural vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for added sweetness. You can also serve a side of plain yogurt, if desired. If you want to make a really special dinner, then try it with a side of salad. Enjoy!
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