4.14.10 Strawberry & Gruyere Tart
When it comes to cheese, I tend to bore even myself with buying the same 5 or 6 cheeses over and over. It is not that I am afraid of something a bit different. (Perhaps you have already gathered that by visiting here this past year.) It is just that when planning a recipe, my mind tends to wander to my favorites. Crave, even. So this weekend when I picked up the gruyere for a simple asparagus & puff pastry tart, I had to stop and take a bite or two before assembling. Strictly research, I assure you.
It is now filed away in my head, in a place where I can taste it on whim. Although I had need not rely on my senses for my second taste after all. After declaring the asparagus tart from Saturday a winner (which is this with asparagus, olive oil and salt/pepper vs strawberries, mint and honey), the ease of the dish was taunting me in the form of a second puff pastry. Also throwing irritated stares my way were a large container of strawberries who were beginning to turn too quick. After that it all just came together.
Given my affinity for cheese and fruit combinations, I am not that surprised. More bothered with why didn’t I think of this sooner.
Strawberry & Gruyere Tart
serves 4-6
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
2 c shredded Gruyere cheese
2 c sliced strawberries
1 T chopped mint leaves
honey, to taste
Preheat oven to 400F. On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 16”x10” rectangle, folding over uneven edges. Place on a baking sheet. Lightly score dough 1”in from the edges, making a rectangle. With a fork, pierce dough all over, inside the rectangle. Transfer to oven and bake 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove pastry, leaving oven on, and sprinkle with Gruyere. Top with sliced strawberries and mint. Drizzle with honey, to taste. Transfer to oven, and bake 10 minutes, until strawberries just begin to soften.
Reader Comments (22)
Gruyere is not the first cheese I would think of pairing with strawberries, but why not! I love it's slightly nutty flavor. Sounds like a great match.
What a wonderful dish! Absolutely perfect for spring... gorgeous pictures too :)
This looks like heavenly! I am going to try it this one real soon. xo
I like gruyere, but love manchego! Have you had that?
As strawberries are appearing in the farmer's markets, this will definitely make the list of things to try with them.
You had me at Gruyere. Add strawberries and puff pastry, and I'm over the moon!
Oh my this looks Yum Yum Yummie! Strawberries are one of my favorite. :) Thanks so much for sharing yet another wonderful recipe! Hope you are having a lovely week so far! Love to you!
what a delicious dish... i love strawberries!!! I want to invite you to please participate on my latest giveaway because you always have amazing images...
how am I just now finding your blog?!!!
i'm also vegetarian and i just made (and posted) strawberry rhubarb pie a few days ago! your blog is AMAZING cannot wait to browse the archives! xoxo
Beautiful post Erin -- I love your combination of Gruyere with Strawberries who wouldve ever thought? I love sweet and savory combinations -- this looks like the perfect tart for a sunday morning. Thanks for sharing!
Um, Erin...is it legal to marry this Tart? Amazing!!!
Heavenly. This looks amazing and tasty beyond belief.
great combination! I recently discovered that strawberries are cheese and a fabulous combination too, but dipping them into ricotta is not a sufficient desert for company. Your tart however, looks so pretty!
beautiful picture, great dessert. I like that its so easy to put together and so few ingredients.
Happy to have discovered a vegetarian blog.
Oh my gosh....
I just about licked my monitor when I clicked on your blog:)
That looks AWESOME!!!!
I make something sort of similar but probably not nearly as tastey.
Goat cheese strawberry bruschetta drizzled with honey....
I just love your photography....you ROCK:)
I love fruit & cheese combos too. Love the look of this tart, and the asparagus one sounds delicious. I need to bake with puff pastry!
What a wonderful & unexpected flavor combination... genial! :o)
I'm so curious now. I love all kinds of cheeses, and I have to try this combination.
Your pictures are so amazingly beautiful -- I am so going to try this tart!
Thanks!
Gah, this sounds terrific and now I"m totally craving it!
I completely share your affinity for cheese and fruit combinations and this looks like a fabulous union! Beautiful site too:)
very interesting and really pretty looking dish :)
I recently discovered that strawberries are cheese and a fabulous combination too, but dipping them into ricotta is not a sufficient desert for company.
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