Fresh Cheese & Melon Tart

Almond Tart Crust filled with Fresh Cheese and thin melon slices. A simple but sophisticated starter.

Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of crème fraîche and <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a medium saucepan

Add <quantity>1<unit>L</unit></quantity> of milk

Add <quantity>375<unit>g</unit></quantity> of buttermilk

Add the juice from <quantity>½</quantity> lemon

Let it simmer over low heat until the mixture splits. Stir gently to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan

Strain it through a cheesecloth. Fold the cheesecloth over itself

Add a weight on top and refrigerate for 1d to drain

Add <quantity>165<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and <quantity>30<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar to a stand mixer bowl

Add <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> of almond flour and <quantity>18<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt

Add <quantity>65<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of cold milk and <quantity>375<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour

Set the stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix the ingredients for 4m to obtain a wet sand texture

Transfer to a work surface and knead to form the dough

Flatten the dough between 2 parchment paper sheets

Roll out the dough to <quantity>0.5<unit>cm</unit></quantity> thick

Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 45m to firm up

Cut it with a ring cutter and transfer to the tart mold

Pierce the bottom of the tart with a knife. Place another tart mold on top to hold the dough during baking. Alternatively, you can cover it with parchment paper and add baking weights

Bake at <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature> for 8-12m until golden brown

Remove the cheese from the cheesecloth

Season with salt and ground nutmeg to taste. The fresh cheese is ready

Peel, deseed, and thinly slice <quantity>½</quantity> melon

Use a small ring cutter to cut the melon into small rounds

Transfer the melon to a small container and season with flaky salt to taste

Use a round mold to mold 1 tbsp of the Fresh Cheese

Transfer a piece cheese to each one of the tart crusts

Place the melon rounds on top of the cheese

Decorate with edible flowers to taste

Enjoy!

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