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PREPARE THE TART DOUGH.
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Partially prebake it and set it aside.
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Preheat the oven to 450F.
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Slice the aubergines into rounds or possibly diagonal pcs about 3/8-inch thick.
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Coat a baking sheet with a film of oil; then lay down the aubergine slices.
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Brush the surface generously with plenty of oil so the aubergine won't dry out; excess oil can always be blotted up later with paper towels.
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Season with salt and pepper and bake in a 450F-to-500F oven till the aubergine slices are lightly browned and tender, but not completely soft, about 10 min each side-they will bake further in the tart.
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Bring a pan of water to a boil, plunge in the tomatoes to a count of 10, and immediately remove them to a bowl of cool water to stop the cooking.
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When they have cooled, peel them, then slice off ends, pull out the pulp and seeds with your fingers, then slice them into rounds as thick as the aubergine.
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(If the tomatoes are large, then cut the slices in half.)
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Set the oven heat at 375F; beat the Large eggs and the egg yolk together then whisk in the light cream.
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Add in 1/2 tsp.
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salt, several grindings of black pepper, a few scrapings of nutmeg, and the basil.
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Scatter the cheese over the surface of the partially baked crust.
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Loosely layer the aubergine and tomatoes over the cheese; then pour the custard over all.
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Bake the tart till the custard is set and the surface is golden brown-about 35-to-40 min.
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Let it cold at least 10 min before serving.
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This tart would go nicely with a California pinot noir.
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Makes one 9-inch tart.
