Sunday, August 30, 2009

"Peaches and Cream" Tart


Ingredients
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 + 3/4 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1/4 lb (1 stick) of butter
  • 7 large or 10 small peaches, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/3 cup of vanilla yogurt
  • 2/3 cups of low-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine the flour and salt with 1/4 cup of sugar and mix well. Cut in the butter until the dough achieves a crumbly, dry texture.
  3. Pour the dough into a large tart tin and press it firmly to the bottom and sides of the tin. Even when pressed this dough will maintain it's dry, crumbly texture - don't worry, the juice from the peaches will help it firm up.
  4. Place the peeled and halved peaches (cut side up) into the crust and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of sugar and cinamon to taste.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes while completing step 6, then remove from oven.
  6. Beat the eggs until well blended but not frothy, and gradually add the vanilla yogurt, sour cream and vanilla extract, stirring well to blend.
  7. Remove the tart from the oven and gently pour/spoon the custard mixture over top, being sure to fill the hollowed-out centres of each peach half.
  8. Return the tart to the oven and bake for a further 35 - 40 minutes, or until the custard is set and begins to brown.
  9. Remove from oven and allow to cool before enjoying.