CRUST
3 cup unbleached flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cut up
1/3 cup water, ice cold
FILLING
16 oz cibo goat cheese (basil roasted wal, nut)
8 oz ricotta
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs
1/3 cup unbleached flour
1 salt & pepper to taste
Directions
CIBO Cheese is a goat cheese mixed with cream and other flavorings. I
bought it at an upscale grocery store, in the deli section.
Make the crust:
Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. Process flour, salt and
butter just until combined and crumbly in texture. Add water, 2
tablespoons at a time. Do not overprocess. Press evenly into pan, up
1 1/2 inches at the side. Allow to chill while making the filling.
Make the filling:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine CIBO goat cheese, ricotta, butter, eggs (adding one at a time,
processing well after each addition), flour, salt and pepper. Pour
filling into shell, bake until puffed and brown for 25-30 minutes.
Source: CIBO recipe sheet, September 1996
Servings: 12 servings
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