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Bacon, Walnut and Gorgonzola Appetizer Tart
An indulgent, elegant, savory tart made with a flakey, homemade crust and a rich, cream cheese-based filling.
Preparation: 20 minutes  
Time-To-Table: 55 minutes  
Serves: Makes about 16

Ingredients:

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water

Filling Ingredients:

  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz.) Better'n Eggs®
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or Bleu Cheese
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl cut butter into flour with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until dough is moistened. Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12-inch circle.

2. Press into an ungreased 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom; cut away excess dough on edges. Prick bottom and sides with fork. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until very lightly browned.

3. In medium bowl beat together cream cheese, Better'n Eggs and cream until smooth. Stir in Gorgonzola, bacon and roasted red peppers. Spread into baked crust. Sprinkle with walnuts and basil.

4. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until filling is set. Cut into wedges; serve warm or cold. Store in refrigerator.

Tip: If pressed for time you can easily make this tart using a refrigerated pie crust.



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Amount Per Serving
4g 172
Protein Calories

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/16th of recipe

Calories: 172 % Daily
Value*

Total Fat 13 (g)20%

Sat Fat 8 (g)39%

Trans Fat 0 (g) 

Cholesterol 35 (mg)12%

Sodium 156 (mg)6%

Total
Carbohydrate
9 (g)3%

Dietary Fiber 0 (g)2%

Sugar 1 (g) 

Protein 4 (g)8%

Calcium 36 (mg)4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.