Make Ahead
Sausage-Happy Tart
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21 Reviews
lizund
December 9, 2013
I am not able to find the chestnut flour by me - I used a regular pie crust but the custard leaks thru - what am I doing wrong?
Bevi
September 15, 2011
I could eat this every day of the week. I will have a hard time finding chestnut flour. I'll check WFM the next time I am near one.
Sagegreen
December 8, 2010
Brilliant! What finesse with both the crust and filling!
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Thank you, Sagegreen. That's quite a compliment. I'm actually craving some tart like that, right now . . . . Mr T and made short work of the one photographed. I'm scheming to put another on the table by week's end. ;o)
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Thanks so much. I really like fruit, cheese and sausage combo too, and am planning to make this again with the bacon/apple/fontina or manchego trio this weekend. Best place to find chestnut flour around here is the older, established Italian delis that sell a lot of imported Italian groceries. As noted above, you may also be able to find it at Whole Foods. You might want to call your local one to check. If you can't find it anywhere, send me a note and I'll send you some. ;o)
hardlikearmour
December 8, 2010
AJ, this sounds incredible! Do you think I could substitute almond meal for the chestnut flour?
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
You probably could, but I'm given the fat content of almonds and, presumably almond flour, you might want to cut back on the butter. As is, this is incredibly buttery, due to the somewhat buttery taste of the chestnuts and their velvety "mouth feel." Also, the chestnuts give the crust an amazing flavor that the almond flour would not. I'd love to hear how it works out. BTW, did you see the foodpickle discussions and also, I think there were some within a recipe for something else containing chestnut flour, about where to find chestnut flour? Let me know if you haven't, and I'll run that down. ;o)
hardlikearmour
December 8, 2010
Thanks, AJ. I saw the thread on chestnut flour. I just have a bunch of almond meal in my freezer, so was hoping to use it. I'm sure it won't be as good as the chestnut, but almonds and pears work well together so I'm hopeful.
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Hey, it sounds great. Let us know how it turns out, please! I agree, almonds and pears are nice together. ;o)
monkeymom
December 7, 2010
Ditto to all the below and what a cool crust too!
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Thanks, monkeymom. And yes, the crust is what makes this really tasty. ;o)
dymnyno
December 6, 2010
Love the combination of ingredients and flavors...this sounds like my kind of special breakfast (or dinner)!
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Thank you, dymnyno. I wasn't sure about putting a pear in, and in fact, Mr T had his doubts, but I went ahead and snuck it in, and it works! ;o)
Lizthechef
December 6, 2010
This looks well worth the effort - I think we can find chestnut flour at Whole Foods...Nice flavor combos, AJ!
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Ah, didn't know about Whole Foods. We only have one Italian deli within reasonable driving distance that sells the stuff. Am considering stocking up, as I have been told that it is a seasonal item. Will definitely check WF when I'm there next. Thanks for the tip! (And your kind words.) ;o)
thirschfeld
December 6, 2010
this looks so good. I like the crust, well, and the filling, too.
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
Thank you. That photo was taken on the day after I made it, due to some scheduling issues (namely, it was late and dinner seemed more urgent than a photo shoot). It looked even better right out of the oven. I took a shot of the whole tart, but need to correct the white balance, due to all the crazy different color values of the lights in my kitchen and adjacent areas . . . . . ;o)
aargersi
December 6, 2010
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Love the cheese / fruit / sausage thing going on here. I guess it is time to look for chestnut flour!!!
AntoniaJames
December 8, 2010
That note above, regarding where to find the chestnut flour, I had meant as a reply to aargersi, but it somehow appeared there, instead of here. ;o)
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