If I made these just like my dark chocolate cherry galettes, can I still call them rustic tarts?
They are basically the same thing, a free form dessert filled with goodness.
I have made a second batch of this goat cheese (recipe coming soon, I promise promise!), and I have been enjoying it with all kinds of things. The best pairing? A tangy goat cheese with a sweet cherry, enveloped into a flaky warm sugared crust.
Look at that sugar.
I spared a precious few cherries from my dwindling stash. Yes, I only have two containers in the freezer, and, well, a pretty large container of dehydrated. The summer of cherries is almost over. Only a few recipes left.
It is not an accident that I chose to make my own goat cheese during August - which is National Goat Cheese Month. We are going to be celebrating every day until September. and then some.
cherry goat cheese rustic tarts
adapted from dark chocolate cherry galettes
dairy, egg and gluten free, vegan
makes four individual galettes
40-50 fresh cherries, pitted
⅓ cup sugar, divided
juice of 1 lemon
⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
1 pie crust recipe (see below)
¼ cup olive oil
Combine cherries with 2 tablespoons sugar and juice, stir until sugar is dissolved. Divide cherries and goat cheese among 4 pies, arrange in the center of each pie (see directions below), leaving an inch border. Fold the border of crust up around filling, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350 for 27-32 minutes (check at 27).
easy gluten free and vegan pie crust
dairy, egg and gluten free, vegan
makes 4 individual galettes (or one single crust pie)
1 cup sweet rice flour
1 cup all purpose flour (gluten free)
½ cup cold butter (Earth Balance – not soy free)
¼ – ½ cup cold water*
Combine flours and butter with dough cutter or fork. Add water gradually* – start with ¼ cup and add by tablespoon after that until dough is forms. Knead and form a ball, wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Divide into four equal pieces and roll into small circles. Arrange on baking sheet lined in parchment or silpat.
I wish I could share these with each and every one of you.
Linda Mercury says
(not that I'll actually bake anything with them, though....)
spabettie says
ha - I know... when I picked that first batch off the tree, I came in and started pitting them... one for the bowl, one for me, one for the bowl...
how I managed to save any for recipes is beyond me!
Linda Mercury says
*wanders off to buy some cherries*
bitt says
I may be kind of out of it but I'm really confused, is the cheese vegan? Why call it goat cheese? I get mixed up on your blog sometimes because you do sometimes have animal products.
spabettie says
yes, the cheese is vegan, I am sharing the recipe soon. I call it goat cheese because the tangy flavor and the consistency of goat cheese is what I was emulating. I don't get into the renaming things like "mylk" or "cheeze" because it is different. I am calling this "goat cheese" in the same way someone may call something "vegan velveeta" or "vegan brie". no goats involved.
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
These look amazing - goat cheese recipe is needed now! 🙂
spabettie says
I know, I know... I really am not trying to tease! I had very little time to post yesterday, and this one was complete 😉 I'm working on the goat cheese right now - going over my notes from making it twice! 😀
lindsay says
hold the phone, it's goat cheese month? Oh i am missing out! MUST STOCK UP! hehe. <3
spabettie says
yes, yes it is 😉 get on that, my friend!!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
oh my gosh those look wonderful! i love the sweet with the tangy! it's not even noon, and I'm craving dessert! haha
spabettie says
these could possibly be called breakfast? 😉
Allie says
Ooo, I wish you could too! And you better keep that goat cheese promise!
spabettie says
I will!! working on it as we speak - honestly not trying to be a tease! 😉
purelylori says
yum yum this tart sounds to die for 🙂
wish I could grab it off the computer haha
spabettie says
when ARE they going to invent that technology, anyway!? 😉
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Yes PLEASE!!! I never think to do rustic tarts and I have no idea why. I bet the boys would love this...me too!!!
spabettie says
they are so easy - the imperfect perfect, right? 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
My dear, I wish you could share this with me too!
spabettie says
wouldn't that be great? with a nice cool glass of wine...