Ch'ti mussel tarts
A blind-baked puff pastry case, filled with shelled mussels in a velvety sauce made with beer and Maroilles cheese.
57 K 3.3/5 (3 reviews)
1 hour 20 min.
Easy
12 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: October 7th 2020
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
500 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
200 g Maroilles cheese - 3
200 ml beer - 4
400 g cooked mussels - 5
pepper - Total weight: 1,300 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 1 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 1 hour 20 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 50 min.
Cut 500 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) out into circles and line your tart tins or moulds, then bake blind.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
Cut 200 g Maroilles cheese into small pieces.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Pour 200 ml beer into a small saucepan on low heat.
Bring to the boil.
Bring to the boil.
Stage 4 - 10 min.
Add the Maroilles, tune down the heat and leave to melt gently, stirring form time to time.
Stage 5
This will make a velvety and very tasty sauce.
Check the seasoning (you shouldn't need to add any salt, just pepper), then set aside.
Check the seasoning (you shouldn't need to add any salt, just pepper), then set aside.
Stage 6 - 6 min.
Fill the cooked tart cases with 400 g cooked mussels.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Cover generously with the sauce.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Put back in the oven for 3 minutes, just to heat through.
Stage 9
Serve without delay.
Remarks
Try to choose a beer in keeping with the Ch'ti character, such as a strong, brown or amber ale (from northern France if you can find it).
This recipe can be varied easily by using different shellfish: clams, cockles, etc. (or a mix).
Translator's note: Ch'ti is a dialect found around Lille in the north-east of France. The area was formerly a centre of mining and heavy industry, like the north-east of England, and with a similar culture. The accent is often seen as impenetrable, much like Geordie.
This recipe can be varied easily by using different shellfish: clams, cockles, etc. (or a mix).
Translator's note: Ch'ti is a dialect found around Lille in the north-east of France. The area was formerly a centre of mining and heavy industry, like the north-east of England, and with a similar culture. The accent is often seen as impenetrable, much like Geordie.
And to drink?
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 1,100 RDI=420 % | 2,080 RDI=200 % | 2,060 RDI=310 % | 9,700 RDI=490 % | 40,630 RDI: 490 % |
| Per 100 g | 80 RDI=30 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 750 RDI=40 % | 3,130 RDI: 40 % |
| Per person | 90 RDI=40 % | 170 RDI=20 % | 170 RDI=30 % | 810 RDI=40 % | 3,390 RDI: 40 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : $8.15
- Per person : $0.70
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This recipe uses (among others)
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise, Koulibiak in pie dish, Crusty cockle tart, Thin tomato jelly and avocado tart, Beef Wellington, ... See them all 72
Cooked mussels
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Beer
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Maroilles cheese
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