Chestnut and Brussel Sprout Pie

65 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Start with some olive oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan.
  2. 2Start with some olive oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan.
  3. 3Start with some olive oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan.
  4. 4Add thyme.
  5. 5Add thyme.
  6. 6Add thyme.
  7. 7Add sliced onions.
  8. 8Add sliced onions.
  9. 9Add sliced onions.
  10. 10Slice brussel sprouts.
  11. 11Slice brussel sprouts.
  12. 12Slice brussel sprouts.
  13. 13Cook the brussel sprouts to bring out their natural sweetness.
  14. 14Cook the brussel sprouts to bring out their natural sweetness.
  15. 15Cook the brussel sprouts to bring out their natural sweetness.
  16. 16In a food processor, combine 250 grams of butter, 300 grams of plain flour, and 200 grams of cooked chestnuts.
  17. 17In a food processor, combine 250 grams of butter, 300 grams of plain flour, and 200 grams of cooked chestnuts.
  18. 18In a food processor, combine 250 grams of butter, 300 grams of plain flour, and 200 grams of cooked chestnuts.
  19. 19Pulse until combined.
  20. 20Pulse until combined.
  21. 21Pulse until combined.
  22. 22Add one egg and mix until a change of sound is heard.
  23. 23Add one egg and mix until a change of sound is heard.
  24. 24Add one egg and mix until a change of sound is heard.
  25. 25Form the dough into a ball, roll it out, and place it into a tart tin.
  26. 26Form the dough into a ball, roll it out, and place it into a tart tin.
  27. 27Form the dough into a ball, roll it out, and place it into a tart tin.
  28. 28Blind bake the tart shell for about half an hour in the bottom of the oven.
  29. 29Blind bake the tart shell for about half an hour in the bottom of the oven.
  30. 30Blind bake the tart shell for about half an hour in the bottom of the oven.
  31. 31Mix the cooked brussel sprouts with ricotta, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and three free-range eggs.
  32. 32Mix the cooked brussel sprouts with ricotta, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and three free-range eggs.
  33. 33Mix the cooked brussel sprouts with ricotta, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and three free-range eggs.
  34. 34Loosen the mixture with 150mls of single cream.
  35. 35Loosen the mixture with 150mls of single cream.
  36. 36Loosen the mixture with 150mls of single cream.
  37. 37Spread the mixture into the tart shell.
  38. 38Spread the mixture into the tart shell.
  39. 39Spread the mixture into the tart shell.
  40. 40In a food processor, combine one slice of bread, a handful of almonds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  41. 41In a food processor, combine one slice of bread, a handful of almonds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  42. 42In a food processor, combine one slice of bread, a handful of almonds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  43. 43Pulse until a crumb is formed.
  44. 44Pulse until a crumb is formed.
  45. 45Pulse until a crumb is formed.
  46. 46Sprinkle the crumb topping over the pie filling.
  47. 47Sprinkle the crumb topping over the pie filling.
  48. 48Sprinkle the crumb topping over the pie filling.
  49. 49Bake at 170 for about 50 minutes until golden and delicious.
  50. 50Bake at 170 for about 50 minutes until golden and delicious.
  51. 51Bake at 170 for about 50 minutes until golden and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 1 knob butter
  • 1 knob butter
  • 1 knob butter
  • 0 thyme
  • 0 thyme
  • 0 thyme
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 2 onions
  • 0 brussel sprouts
  • 0 brussel sprouts
  • 0 brussel sprouts
  • 250 grams butter
  • 250 grams butter
  • 250 grams butter
  • 300 grams plain flour
  • 300 grams plain flour
  • 300 grams plain flour
  • 200 grams cooked chestnuts
  • 200 grams cooked chestnuts
  • 200 grams cooked chestnuts
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 0 ricotta
  • 0 ricotta
  • 0 ricotta
  • 0 cheddar cheese
  • 0 cheddar cheese
  • 0 cheddar cheese
  • 0 blue cheese
  • 0 blue cheese
  • 0 blue cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 150 mls single cream
  • 150 mls single cream
  • 150 mls single cream
  • 1 slice bread
  • 1 slice bread
  • 1 slice bread
  • 0 handful almonds
  • 0 handful almonds
  • 0 handful almonds

Equipment

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