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Cheese tart
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 271 kcal —
- Protein 9.4 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
- Fat 17 g 21%
- Saturated fat 10 g 52%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sugars 1.6 g —
- Sodium 427 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1.1 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 13.7 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.46 µg 19%
Minerals
- Calcium 170 mg 13%
- Iron 0.54 mg 3%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 151 mg 12%
- Potassium 110 mg 2%
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- Vegetable tartprepacked216 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese pizzaprepacked269 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato tartprepacked225 kcal / 100 g
- Onion tartprepacked280 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese puff pastryprepacked, cooked302 kcal / 100 g
- Maroilles cheese flamiche tartprepacked318 kcal / 100 g
- Provence-style tartprepacked224 kcal / 100 g
- Goat cheese and spinach tartprepacked233 kcal / 100 g
- Leek tartprepacked229 kcal / 100 g
- Salmon tartprepacked251 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Cheese tart
How do you stop a cheese tart getting a soggy base?
Blind-bake the pastry first: line it with baking paper and baking beans, then bake at 200 °C for about 15 minutes. Remove the beans and paper and bake for another 5 minutes before adding the filling.
How long should you bake a cheese tart?
For a typical 20–23 cm tart, bake the filled tart at 180 °C for about 30–40 minutes, until the centre is just set and the pastry is golden. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Which cheese works best in a cheese tart?
A mature Cheddar gives a strong, familiar flavour and melts smoothly; Gruyère or Comté brings a nuttier taste. Grate the cheese so it melts evenly, and avoid adding too much salt if the cheese is already salty.
Can you make a cheese tart ahead and reheat it?
Yes. Bake it a day ahead, cool it, cover and refrigerate; reheat slices at 160 °C for about 10–15 minutes. The pastry stays crisper in the oven than in the microwave.
Can you freeze cheese tart?
Yes: cool it completely, wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat at 160 °C until hot throughout.
What should you serve with cheese tart?
A sharp green salad with a mustard vinaigrette cuts through the rich cheese filling. It also works with tomato salad or lightly dressed leaves for a simple lunch.
How is cheese tart different from cheese pizza?
Cheese tart is usually made with a pastry shell and a set egg-and-cream filling, while pizza has a bread-like base and melted cheese on top. Cheese pizza has 11.2 g protein per 100 g, compared with 9.4 g in cheese tart.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 25444 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
