ITALIAN CHEESE TART

This recipe is a great way to use up all those little bits of

cheese that have been accumulating in the fridge. And using

frozen puff pastry makes it a welcomed shortcut for a quick appetizer.

Preheat oven to 350º.

If frozen, defrost puff pastry according to package directions.

Place the sheet of pastry on a lightly floured pastry board and place a 9-inch glass pie plate on it upside down.  Use a knife and trace a circle around the pastry using the pie plate as a guide.  Discard the excess.  Turn the pie plate over and fit the cut round sugly inside.

Place the bits of cheese, which should weigh about ½ pound, in a bowl and mix with the half and half and the beaten egg until well blended. Scatter the mixture over the pastry in the pie plate. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and browned around the edges.

Drizzle with some chutney, cut into wedges and serve as a party snack or serve with a salad and you have a great brunch recipe.

BUON MANGIATA!