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Expand3 cups all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cups butter, cold, cut into small pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large egg Ask a question about this ingredient
6 tablespoons ice water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon white vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
4 slices smoked bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 whole egg (large) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 egg yolks Ask a question about this ingredient
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook the bacon until very crispy , and then crumble it into tiny pieces.
Ask a question about this stepMix together the flour, butter, egg, water, vinegar, and bacon bits. Do not worry about mixing the butter into the mix too much. (I use a heavy fork, but you can use a food processor).
Ask a question about this stepSince this recipe makes more that you need, save the rest for another tart. You will need about 2/3 of this recipe.
Ask a question about this stepRoll the dough to fit into an eleven inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press it evenly and up the sides of the tart pan.
Ask a question about this stepBlind bake the crust at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepFor the Blue Cheese Filling: Mix together the milk,cream, egg ,egg yolks, blue cheese and pepper and pour into the crust.
Ask a question about this stepBake about 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees until set.
Ask a question about this stepOMG, I love love love this!!!! I will drop everything and drive to your house if you have a piece of this left. YUM.
OK, not part of Larry's healthy heart rehab, but maybe just a sliver of this delicious-ness?
I'll come to a wine tasting anytime! Bacon in the crust?!?! Genius!
Okay, the wheels are turning thinking of something alongside which to serve this. I can taste the bacon and bleu cheese just from your description.