Bunny spinach tart

Children - Bunny spinach tart by Claudia N. - Recipia

Bunny spinach tart is served at the children's table as a savory tart with cottage cheese and a filling that sets in the oven. The tender pastry frames the green filling, and the egg in the middle bakes along with the tart, outlined by the bunny-shaped cutter; the white sets in the oven and the design shows when you cut a slice. Preparation: 25 minutes. Cooking: 50 minutes. Resting: 30 minutes. Total time: 105 minutes. Serves: 6. Approximately 390 kcal and 19 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

For the pastry

  • 100 g butter
  • 200 g flour
  • 1 egg
  • 90 ml water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the filling

  • 500 g cottage cheese
  • 200 g spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg

For the pan

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Preparation

1. Put 200 g of flour and 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Add the melted butter, egg and 90 ml of water, then knead for about 10 minutes, until you have a smooth dough. 2. Cover the dough and chill it for at least 30 minutes. 3. Blend the cottage cheese with the spinach. Add 4 beaten eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of ground pepper and 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg; mix for about 5 minutes, until smooth. 4. Heat the oven to 180°C. Grease the pan with 1 teaspoon of oil and dust it with 1 tablespoon of flour. Roll the dough out into a thin sheet and place it in the pan. 5. Pour the filling into the pan, place the bunny-shaped cutter in the middle and put the fifth egg inside it. Bake for about 50 minutes, until the tart is golden and the egg white has set.

Notes

I made it for my daughter years ago, and she loved how it turned out. It keeps covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; it contains gluten, dairy and eggs. Drain very wet cottage cheese, and thaw and squeeze frozen spinach well before mixing it in. As a savory slice, it is reminiscent of a cheese pie. I cut it into small slices and serve it with green salad.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use ricotta instead of cottage cheese?

Yes, use 500 g and leave it to drain for 40 minutes before blending.

What should I do if the dough cracks when I roll it out?

Press the cracks together with your fingers; if the dough seems stiff, leave it on the counter for another 5 minutes before rolling it out.

How thick should the pastry be?

Roll it out to about 3 mm; a thicker sheet may need more time in the oven.

What should I do if the egg white is still soft at the end?

Leave the pan in the oven for another 7 minutes at 180°C, until the egg white is no longer translucent.

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