Ham, Goat's Cheese, and Egg Pie Recipe

  Ham, Goat's Cheese, and Egg Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup lard, chilled and cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 oz goat's cheese
• 4 to 6 tablespoons ice water
• 5 large eggs
• 6 slices cooked ham, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 cup half-and-half
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Make the Pastry:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, lard, and salt. Use your fingertips to mix until mealy.
   • Gradually add 2 to 3 tablespoons of ice water until the dough holds together. Add more water as needed to form a smooth ball.
   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).

3. Prepare the Pie Plate:

   • Grease a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.

4. Roll Out the Pastry:

   • Roll out the chilled dough to fit the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
   • Scatter the chopped ham evenly over the bottom of the pie plate.

5. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a bowl, beat the 5 eggs with half-and-half, goat's cheese, salt, and pepper until well blended.
   • Pour the mixture over the ham in the pie plate.

6. Bake:

   • Bake in the upper third of the oven for 10 minutes.
   • Reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

7. Serve:

   • Let the pie stand for 10 minutes before serving.