Fresh Corn and Basil Tart Recipe

Name: Fresh Corn and Basil Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Butter, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Egg; ⅔ cups Yellow Cornmeal; ⅔ cups All-purpose Flour; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Half-and-Half Or Light Cream; 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Corn Kernels (about 3 Ears Of Corn); 1/2 cups Coarsley Snipped Fresh Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper; Snipped Fresh Basil And Chopped Tomatoes For Garnish

Servings: persons

⅓ cups Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Egg
⅔ cups Yellow Cornmeal
⅔ cups All-purpose Flour
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Half-and-Half Or Light Cream
1- 1/2 cup Fresh Corn Kernels (about 3 Ears Of Corn)
1/2 cups Coarsley Snipped Fresh Basil
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
Snipped Fresh Basil And Chopped Tomatoes For Garnish

1
For the crust, in a medium mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add sugar and salt.
3
Beat until combined.
4
Beat in the egg until combined.
5
Add cornmeal and flour and mix well.
6
Form dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap.
7
Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes or until easy to handle.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly press the dough on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
9
Line the crust with a double layer of foil and bake for 10 minutes.
10
Remove foil and bake an additional 4-5 minutes or until pastry is set.
11
For the filling, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the light cream.
12
Stir in corn, basil, salt and pepper.
13
Pour over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes.
14
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
15
Sprinkle with tomato and additional basil and enjoy!
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(Adapted from a recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorites Cookbook.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Butter, Softened, 2 Tablespoons Sugar, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 whole Egg, and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn and Basil Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Corn and Basil Tart

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