Tourte de Blettes (Swiss Chard and Apple Pastry)

Name: Tourte de Blettes (Swiss Chard and Apple Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups roughly chopped Swiss chard leaves, inner stems removed (1 1/2 lb.); ⅔ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. egg substitute, divided; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; ⅓ cup dried currants; ⅓ cup plus 1 Tbs. sliced toasted almonds; ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed ( 1/2 17.3-oz. pkg.); 1 Fuji apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Blanch Swiss chard in large pot of boiling water 15 seconds, or until wilted.
3
Drain, and rinse under cold water.
4
Squeeze out excess liquid.
5
Set aside.
6
Combine ricotta and confectioners sugar in bowl.
7
Whisk in 1/2 cup egg substitute and milk.
8
Add chard, currants, 1/3 cup almonds, and nutmeg.
9
Cut pastry sheet in half.
10
Roll each half into 10- x 9-inch rectangle on floured work surface.
11
Place 1 piece puff pastry over 8-inch-square nonstick baking pan, and press into sides of pan.
12
Spoon in chard mixture, and arrange apple slices on top.
13
Place remaining piece of pastry on top of apples, and roll edges to seal.
14
Brush with remaining 1 tsp.
15
egg substitute, and sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbs.
16
almonds.
17
Prick pastry top with knife to vent.
18
Bake 45 minutes.
19
Cover with foil, and bake 45 minutes more, or until pastry is golden.
20
Cool on wire rack, and sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.

310

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups roughly chopped Swiss chard leaves, inner stems removed (1 1/2 lb.), ⅔ cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, plus more for sprinkling, 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. egg substitute, divided, and more.

Yes, Tourte de Blettes (Swiss Chard and Apple Pastry) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!