The Savory Christmas Cream Tart Without Eggs is a spectacular and delicious appetizer, perfect for the holidays. The crumbly egg-free base pairs with a soft savory cream made from cream cheese and cream, flavored with fresh herbs.
The layers are stacked in a three-dimensional star shape, decorated with cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese cubes, and seeds, creating an elegant and tasty Christmas effect. An easy-to-make recipe that will win everyone over at the table.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
- salt
- herbs
- 7 oz cream cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- spices
- cherry tomatoes
- olives
- cheese
Tools
🔪 Knife to cut the base into a star shape
🥣 Bowls to prepare the base and the cream
🍳 Parchment paper to bake the base
🥄 Spatula to spread the cream
🎂 Piping bag (optional) for decorating the edges and cream tufts
⚖️ Kitchen scale (optional)
Steps
For the preparation of the Savory Christmas Cream Tart Without Eggs – Festive Appetizer watch the video HERE.
Preparation of the base
In a bowl, place flour, yeast, salt, and dried herbs.
Add the cold butter, yogurt, and knead until you get a smooth dough.
Wrap in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Divide the dough in half and roll out one piece at a time.
Cover with another sheet and cut the star-shaped outlines. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until golden and let cool.
Preparation of the savory cream
Mix the cream with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the cream cheese, parmesan and the chopped herbs, stirring gently until you get a smooth and consistent cream.
Assembly:
Place the first star as the base.
Spread an even layer of savory cream, add cherry tomatoes, olives, or cold cuts as desired.
Stack the other star and top with the remaining cream! Decorate with cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese cubes, leaves, and seeds for a Christmas effect
Enjoy your meal!
Use a piping bag to refine the edges with cream tufts and make the tree more spectacular.
Storage: in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Perfect as a festive appetizer or savory centerpiece, also suitable for vegetarians if no cold cuts are used.
