Apple, Boursin and almond tart

Apple, Boursin and almond tart. Photograph: Harry Weir
Apple, Boursin and almond tart. Photograph: Harry Weir
Serves: 4
Course: Starter
Cooking Time: 0 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 packet shortcrust pastry (375g)
  • 1 egg, beaten with a little milk
  • 2 packets Boursin cheese (80g each)
  • 2 Gala red apples
  • 1tsp flaked almonds
  • 1tbs butter
  • ½tbs honey

1 Set the oven to 190 degrees.

2 Unfurl the pastry, keeping it on the parchment it is wrapped in, then brush lightly with the egg mixture.

3 Make a thin lip by folding the edges back on themselves, and egg-wash the rim.

4 Crumble the Boursin over the base of the pastry. There will be big bits, little bits and gaps in between.

5 Quarter the apples and cut out the core. Slice the apples as thinly as you can. If you have a mandolin, this would be perfect for the job. Distribute the apples over the base of the tart, followed by the almonds.

6 Melt the butter and the honey, and drizzle over the apples.

7 Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy.

8 Serve with a green salad on the side.

Paul Flynn

Paul Flynn

Paul Flynn is a chef, restaurateur and contributor to The Irish Times. He and his wife, Máire, run the Tannery restaurant and cookery school in Dungarvan, Co Waterford