Mont St. Benoit (Camembert) and Onion Tart W Cranberry/Red Wine

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   Pastry:.

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   Combine flour, butter, salt and pepper in food processor.

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   Pulse several times until mixture resembles course meal.

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   Do not overwork.

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   Transfer to medium bowl.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolk and buttermilk.

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   Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk and work gently with hands just until mixture comes together.

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   Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead very gently to combine.

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   Flatten into a disc and wrap with plastic.

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    Chill for 30 minutes.

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    On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry out into a 10 1/2 inch disc.

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    Transfer to a 9 inch fluted flan ring and press down.

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    Poke small holes in bottom of pastry with knife and freeze for 10 minutes.

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    Line ring with foil and cover with dried beans.

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    Bake on bottom rack for about 25-30 minutes or until pastry begins to crisp on sides.

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    Remove foil with beans and continue to cook pastry for 10 more minutes until crisp and golden.

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    Cool slightly.

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    Reduce heat to 325F (160C).

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    Filling:.

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    In a frying pan combine butter, shallots and thyme and saute on low heat until very soft and golden, about 15- 18 minutes.

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    In a small bowl whisk together the cream, yolks and seasoning.

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    Spread shallots over crust and pour in cream mixture.

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    Arrange cheese evenly on top.

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    Decorate with thyme sprigs and bake for about 20 minutes until filling sets.

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    Cranberry Red Wine Compote:.

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    Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 15- 18 minutes or until reduced by 1/2.

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    Serve with cheese tart.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.