French Country Olive Tart
A classic French tart with a zesty twist featuring olives and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
- β2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- β1 cup cold unsalted butter
- β1/2 cup ice water
- β1/2 cup zesty olives
- β1 cup eclair pastry creamhomemade or store-bought
- β1 tsp french sea salt
- β2 sprigs fresh thyme
- β1/4 cup grated cheeseoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- 2
Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch and place in a tart pan.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the eclair pastry cream with the grated cheese (if using).
- 4
Arrange the olives in a decorative pattern on the pastry dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- 5
Spread the eclair pastry cream mixture over the olives.
- 6
Sprinkle the french sea salt over the top and garnish with fresh thyme.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- 8
Allow to cool before serving.