Balearic · Spanish · Ibizan
Flaó Eivissenc
Ibizan mint and fresh-cheese tart
Ibiza and Formentera's fresh-cheese tart scented distinctively with mint and anise.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Balearic and Spanish and Ibizan cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Flaó Eivissenc
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Rub butter into flour with 60 g sugar, then add pastry egg and aniseed to form a dough.
- 2
Line a tart tin and chill while heating the oven to 180°C.
- 3
Mix cheese with remaining sugar, filling eggs, mint and lemon zest.
- 4
Fill the shell and bake until set and lightly golden, then cool before slicing.
Flaó is the traditional fresh-cheese tart of Ibiza and Formentera, unmistakably scented with mint and anise.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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