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Saturday 3 June 2023

Make a Heart Tart : Perfect for a special breakfast or lunch

Well, it doesn't have to be a birthday or anniversary but this special breakfast or lunch could help spread the love! Using smoky, savoury bacon, egg, crème fraîche and tomato this heart shaped tart tastes delicious and it also gives you the chance to show off your creativity in the kitchen. Lovely finished with fresh basil leaves for added freshness! 


Ingredients
375g pack ready-rolled lighter puff pastry
60ml 50% less fat crème fraîche
3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
5-6 slices smoked streaky bacon
100g cherry tomatoes, halved
10g fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
10g fresh basil, leaves picked
Method
1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Cut the pastry into a large heart shape, about 30 x 30cm. (Remove and save the excess pastry for another recipe.) Using a sharp knife, score a line 1cm from the edge to create a border, then transfer to a non-stick baking sheet.
2. Mix the crème fraîche and the egg yolks in a bowl; season. Spoon onto the pastry, being careful not to go over the border. Arrange the bacon and the tomatoes in the heart, leaving a gap in the middle for the eggs. Scatter with the parsley.
3. Beat 1 egg, then brush the pastry border with it. Bake on the middle shelf for 18 mins until lightly golden, then crack the remaining eggs into the centre. Bake for a further 10-12 mins until the pastry is deep golden and the eggs are cooked. Scatter with the basil leaves to serve.
See original idea and more details here


Not all readers will find this recipe suggestion suitable, and it is important to note, that you will find a wide variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

33 comments:

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

This did look too good to eat, but I would definitely do just that if and when the recipe is ever tried here.

Bill said...

Sounds and looks great.

William Kendall said...

That sounds good.

Elephant's Child said...

What a wonderful way to express love.

Tom said...

...it looks great.

TheAwakenedSoul said...

That looks amazing, Jan!

Norma2 said...

Jan, very good the warning you give us. Sometimes you can not eat what at first sight we observe.

DMS said...

This looks amazing and it's making my stomach rumble. I love the heart shape too. :) ~Jess

roentare said...

This looks so appetising

Teresa said...

Me ha gustado. Feliz domingo.

This N That said...

Looks wonderful..Yum

happyone said...

Healthy and it looks great. What a clever idea.

Christine said...

So sweet

Pam said...

YOu are correct, it don't have to be a special day to make a loving heart like that for someone.

J.P. Alexander said...

Genial tarta . Gracias por la receta.

Lee said...

I've just had a banana and a handful of large white grapes...so I think that will suffice for my lunch today.

Take care...enjoy your weekend. :)

Angie's Recipes said...

Such a lovely meal!

ashok said...

Healthy heart ❤️

Cherie said...

That is such a pretty way to present a tart. I'm making this next time we entertain

Margaret D said...

That does look very nice...colourful too.

Caroline said...

It's looking delicious. Have a nice sunday.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The tart looks delicious, pretty too.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great new week.

Donna said...

Looks yummy!
hugs
Donna

stardust said...

Cooking is the best way to make people happy and still more when you serve a heart-shaped tart.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Oh! this heart is wonderful. I really want to eat a piece.
Your blog is wonderful!!!!!!

Crafty Green Poet said...

That looks very tasty, I'm sure it would be easy to adapt it to a round, vegetarian tart!

Jeanie said...

That looks delicious and really pretty too. Puffed pastry is so versatile!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

This looks delicious.

Sue said...

Ooh this looks delicious! Just what you need after you've been cheese rolling lol. Thanks so much for your visit to my blog, I hope it's stopped messing you around now. Take care and have a very happy week, Sue xx

Bob Bushell said...

Yummy my tummy, Jan, heart to heart.

carol l mckenna said...

Delish looking ~ wow!

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Kay said...

Oh yum! This looks wonderful.

Conniecrafter said...

that would be very special to make for a special occasion :)