madrose76's Recipe

Iowa Blue Cheese Tart

Category: Appetizers

1/2 pkg piecrust mix
2 pkgs (3oz each) cream cheese
4 oz blue cheese
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/4 c. heavy cream
3 eggs
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp chopped chives

Prepare piecrust mix following label directions for a single crust. Roll out to a 12" round; fit into a 9" fluted tart pan with a removeable bottom or a 9" pie plate. Preheat oven to 375. Beat cream cheese in a medium bowl with electric mixer until softened. Crumble in blue cheese; beat until blended. Add butter, heavy cream, eggs, cayenne, salt and pepper; beat until light and smooth. Stir in chives. Pour into prepared pastry-lined pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until tart is puffy and brown. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack. Loosen and remove side of pan. Garnish with additional chopped chives and serve in wedges with frest fruits if you wish. Makes 12 servings.