Prosciutto and Fontina Breakfast Tart
Prosciutto and Fontina Breakfast Tart is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. This dish is made with a flaky pastry crust, creamy fontina cheese, and salty prosciutto. The combination of these ingredients creates a mouth-watering flavor that is sure to please any palate.
To make this Prosciutto and Fontina Breakfast Tart, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 4 ounces of fontina cheese, grated
- 4 slices of prosciutto, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
To begin, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and place it in a tart pan. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and bake for 10 minutes.
While the pastry is baking, mix together the grated fontina cheese and chopped prosciutto in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
Once the pastry has baked for 10 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the fontina and prosciutto mixture evenly over the bottom. Pour the egg mixture over the top and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the pastry is golden brown.
Once the Prosciutto and Fontina Breakfast Tart is finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.
This dish is a perfect combination of savory and creamy flavors, with a flaky and buttery pastry crust. The prosciutto adds a salty and smoky flavor, while the fontina cheese provides a creamy and nutty taste. The eggs and heavy cream create a rich and velvety texture that ties all the flavors together.
Prosciutto and Fontina Breakfast Tart is a savory breakfast dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be served warm or at room temperature. This dish is perfect for those who love a savory breakfast and want to try something new.
