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Tourteau de chèvre

Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 1 Tart Dough chilled and ready to roll (see notes)
  • 5 eggs separated and at room temperature
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs sugar
  • 9 ounces soft plain goat cheese room temperature
  • 3 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Either butter an 8- to 9-inch springform pan, or line an 8- or 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the tart dough to about a 10-inch circle.
  • Carefully place the tart dough into the pan and bring it up the sides.
  • Pop the pan with the crust into the fridge until you are ready to pour in the filling.
  • Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt. As they start to form soft peaks, start adding the 2 tablespoons sugar. Once they form stiff but shiny peaks, stop and transfer the egg whites to a separate bowl.
  • Once the whites are out of the mixer bowl, put the remaining ingredients in the bowl. Mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Fold in egg whites. Start with about 1/4 of the egg whites and fold those in as best you can. This will lighten up the batter, making it easier to fold in the rest.
  • Pour it into the prepared tart shell, making sure to scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes are up, lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 30 to 35 minutes more. Slide a small thin knife in the cake to test if it is done. If the knife comes out clean, your cake is baked.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes. Place it on a rack and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove it from the pan and let cool to room temperature.

Notes

Here's a link to the tart dough.