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Munster cheese and potato tart

Munster cheese and potato tart is a savory Alsatian tart, serving 4, ready in 70 minutes, medium difficulty, around €2.20 per person. The key to success is melted Munster cheese over firm potatoes and sweet onions scented with cumin.

Off to Alsace with a Munster cheese and potato tart, scented with cumin, that smells like the mountains.

Munster cheese and potato tart
Total time
1 h 10
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This tart brings together a crisp shortcrust base, soft potatoes and melty Munster cheese, with a hit of cumin that instantly recalls the Vosges mountains. Onions cooked slowly in butter add a sweetness that balances the cheese's strong character. Under the oven's heat, the Munster forms a golden crust in spots while staying wonderfully gooey underneath.

This is a winter evening tart, the kind you make on a Sunday or on a weeknight when you're craving comfort food. Kids usually love its melty texture, especially if you peel off the cheese rind to soften the flavor. Paired with a tangy salad, it becomes a complete, easy meal to pull together.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Shortcrust pastry 1
  • Potatoes 600 g
  • Onions 2
  • Green salad 1

Dairy

  • Munster cheese 200 g
  • Heavy cream 15 cl
  • Butter 20 g

Pantry

  • Cuminoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Wine vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Mustardoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Mustard

The step by step recipe

  1. Boil the potatoes whole in salted water, then peel them and cut them into rounds. 20 min

    Keep them slightly firm, they'll cook a bit more in the oven.

  2. Thinly slice the onions and let them soften gently in the butter. 12 min

    Well softened onions add sweetness that balances the Munster.

  3. Roll out the pastry in a tart pan, spread the cream over it, then layer on the potatoes, onions and cumin, seasoning lightly with salt.

    Munster is already salty, so don't overdo the salt.

  4. Cut the Munster into thin slices, arrange them on top of the tart and bake at 200°C. 25 min

    The cheese should be fully melted and lightly browned at the edges.

  5. Dress the salad with the oil, vinegar and mustard, and serve the tart piping hot.

    A tangy salad cuts through the richness of the cheese.

Our tips to get it right

  • Let the cooked potatoes cool slightly before slicing them, they'll hold their shape better and won't turn mushy.
  • Prick the pastry base with a fork before filling it, this keeps it from puffing up unevenly in the oven.
  • If your Munster is very young and mild, leave it in the oven a few extra minutes so it colors and develops more flavor.

The variations

  • Swap the Munster for reblochon for a milder, equally melty version.
  • To save prep time, use ready-made puff pastry instead of shortcrust.
  • For kids who find Munster's flavor too strong, pick a young Munster and remove all the rind.

What to serve it with

  • A tangy green salad
  • A glass of Alsatian white wine
  • Light cold cuts as a starter

Storage

The tart keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once cooled, and reheating it in the oven rather than the microwave brings back the crisp base.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this Munster tart ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the tart a few hours ahead and bake it right before serving. It tastes best fresh out of the oven, while the Munster is still gooey.

Should you remove the rind from the Munster cheese?

It's a matter of taste, the rind adds more character and a stronger aroma. You can remove it if you prefer a milder flavor, especially for kids.

Can you substitute the Munster with another cheese?

Yes, reblochon or vacherin work well thanks to their melty texture similar to Munster. The flavor will be milder but the tart will stay just as rich.

Why cook the potatoes before adding them to the tart?

Boiling them first guarantees they'll be tender all the way through once the tart comes out of the oven. Raw, they wouldn't fully cook during the 25 minutes in the oven.

How long does it take to make a Munster cheese and potato tart with a side salad?

Count 1 h 10 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.

How many calories are in a Munster cheese and potato tart with a side salad?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Munster cheese and potato tart with a side salad cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, mustard. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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