Yogurt-Cheese Tarts with Mint

It is definitely summer in Seattle, as I sit here in the dark typing this, because even turning on the lights will heat the house up more than I can tolerate at this point. That decision we made 12 years ago to forgo air conditioning comes back to haunt us every year – more and more as our climate seems to be changing.

So what do I crave in the summer? Well, I certainly crave sleeveless dresses. I have way too many in my closet, but as soon as it gets above 80 degrees, that’s what you will find me in. And what am I eating? Well, even in the sweltering heat last summer in Paris – we had cheese at every meal. So this summer, when I am craving cheese – you will definitely find me with these delicious tarts (adapted slightly from Cooking Light) – made with the creamiest yogurt ever – Stonyfield Farm’s organic whole milk greek yogurt – because with mint, it is a wonderful refreshing combination.

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Ingredients

3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
2 cups plain Stonyfield Farm’s Organic Whole Milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 large egg
1 egg white
12 small fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°.

Combine cornstarch and milk in a small bowl. Place cornstarch mixture, yogurt, mint, rind, pepper, salt, feta, and Gorgonzola in a food processor; pulse to blend. With processor on, add egg and egg white; process until creamy.

Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture into each of 12 small ramekins or custard cups. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until tarts are almost set but still slightly wobbly. Turn off heat; leave in oven 5 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 15 minutes. Top each tart with a mint leaf.

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