Lauren Conrads Brie Apple Tart Food

BRIE, APPLE & ONION TART

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Unroll the pastry sheet onto a large baking tray (leave it on the paper from the pack). If the edges are not straight, trim them with a sharp knife. Score a border, about 1cm in from the edge. Score a criss-cross pattern over the central piece of pastry (this will prevent it from rising too much) and around the border, if you like. Bake for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook for 10-15 mins until softened and starting to caramelise. Stir in the vinegar, bubble for 1 min more, then add the Dijon mustard and thyme, season well and set aside. Slice the apple thinly through the core so a few slices have a nice star in the middle, and remove any seeds. Toss the slices in a splash of vinegar to prevent them from browning.
• The pastry should be puffed and starting to colour. Push down the centre, then spread over the onions. Add blobs of cranberry sauce, then top with the apple slices and brie, overlapping them to cover the tart. Add a few more thyme sprigs, drizzle with a little oil, then put back in the oven for a further 25 mins until the cheese is bubbling and the apple slices are soft. Serve warm or cold.

BRIE AND APPLE CUSTARD TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to an 11-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch springform pan or tart ring set on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with dough extending up slightly over sides. Pierce the bottom of shell all over with a fork. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Line shell with parchment, extending above sides by about 1 inch. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 20 minutes. Carefully remove parchment and weights. Bake until crust is golden all over, 10 to 12 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before filling. Reduce heat to 325°F.
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add apples; cook until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes total. Remove from heat.
• In a food processor fitted with plastic blade, process Brie 15 seconds. Add whole egg and the yolks one at a time; process after each until well combined. Add heavy cream, and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl; slowly stir in milk until smooth. Stir in thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange sauteéd apples around bottom of crust. Pour custard around apples. Bake until custard is just set when gently touched with your finger, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.