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Three cheese tart with green salad

Three cheese tart with green salad is a savory tart made with Comté, goat cheese, and blue cheese, served with a walnut green salad. It takes 55 minutes for 4 people, rates as easy, and costs €2.40 per serving. The key is crumbling the blue cheese instead of slicing it, so it spreads its flavor through the whole filling.

Comté, goat cheese, and blue cheese in one tart, it's like a whole cheese board, but warm and crisp.

Three cheese tart with green salad
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
490 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

Three cheeses in one tart might sound like a lot, but the combination works without any fuss. Comté brings a smooth, melty base, goat cheese adds a fresh edge that browns nicely on top, and blue cheese gives the whole filling a sharper, deeper note. The result feels like a cheese board turned into one warm, crisp bite.

This is the kind of tart you make when you want something simple that still feels a bit special, whether it's a Sunday with guests or a Tuesday dinner at home. Kids who like melted cheese tend to go for it easily, especially if the blue cheese stays in the background. The walnut green salad brings just enough freshness and acidity to balance the richness of the cheeses.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Pie crust 1
  • Shredded Comté 100 g
  • Goat cheese log 100 g
  • Blue d'Auvergne cheese 80 g
  • Eggs 3
  • Heavy cream 20 cl

Fruits and vegetables

  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Cider vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Shelled walnuts 20 g
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs, Tree nuts

The step by step recipe

  1. Roll out the crust into a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.

    Pre bake the crust for ten minutes for a crisper bottom.

  2. Whisk the eggs with the cream, pepper, and just a little salt.

    The cheeses are already salty, taste before adding more salt.

  3. Spread the Comté and crumbled blue cheese over the crust, pour in the egg mixture, and arrange slices of goat cheese on top.

    Place the goat cheese in the center so it melts and browns.

  4. Bake at 180°C until the tart turns golden. 35 min

    The tart puffs up, then settles slightly as it cools.

  5. Toss the salad with the olive oil, vinegar, and salt, add a few walnuts, and serve the tart warm.

    A tangy salad balances out these three cheeses.

Our tips to get it right

  • Take the goat cheese and blue cheese out of the fridge a bit before you start, they crumble and slice more easily at room temperature.
  • If your crust isn't pre baked, place the pan on the lowest oven rack so the bottom cooks through without staying soggy.
  • Let the tart rest for five minutes after baking, it cuts more cleanly once it's slightly cooled.

The variations

  • Swap the blue cheese for Roquefort if you want a sharper, more pungent flavor.
  • For a milder version that kids enjoy, cut the blue cheese in half and add a bit more Comté instead.
  • Add some pan fried bacon bits on the crust before pouring in the filling for a heartier version.

What to serve it with

  • Walnut green salad, already part of the recipe
  • A glass of dry white wine
  • A light vegetable soup as a starter

Storage

The tart keeps for two to three days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once cooled, and reheating it in the oven rather than the microwave keeps the crust crisp. Reheat at 160°C for about fifteen minutes.

Questions about this dish

Can I swap out one of the three cheeses?

Yes, you can replace the blue cheese with Roquefort or gorgonzola, and swap the goat cheese for sliced reblochon. Keep the Comté, since it gives the tart its basic meltiness.

Can this tart be made ahead of time?

You can mix the egg and cream filling the day before and keep it in the fridge in a sealed container. Assemble and bake the tart at the last minute so the crust stays crisp.

How do I keep the crust from getting soggy?

Pre bake the crust for ten minutes before adding the filling, as noted in the tip for the first step. This creates a barrier that keeps the filling from softening the bottom during baking.

Will kids who don't like blue cheese still eat this?

Yes, if you cut back on the blue cheese and crumble it well as suggested, its flavor stays mild and spread out. Many kids mostly taste the melted Comté and goat cheese.

How long does it take to make a three cheese tart with green salad?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a three cheese tart with green salad?

About 490 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 three cheese tart with green salad cost?

About €2.40 per serving, or €9.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs, tree nuts. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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