Tarte au Fromage Blanc

Tarte au Fromage Blanc is a delightful French dessert that combines the creamy texture of fromage blanc with a light, flaky crust. This high-protein treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Ingredients

• Shortcrust pastry - 100 grams
• Fromage blanc - 250 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 15 grams
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Butter (for greasing) - 10 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry and line two individual tartlet pans, trimming the excess pastry.
3. Blind bake the pastry shells for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the fromage blanc, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
5. Pour the fromage blanc mixture into the cooled pastry shells, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein due to fromage blanc.
• Contains calcium and other essential nutrients from dairy.

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