Summer Squash Custard With Goat Cheese Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH CUSTARD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Coat an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or 6 individual ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the squash and onion in a large saucepan in enough water to cover them. Cook over medium-high heat, covered, until the squash are tender, about 15 minutes. Strain well and mash slightly with a potato masher or large fork.
• Add the goat cheese and butter while still hot and stir until melted.
• Mix in the cornmeal, eggs, milk, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Pour into baking dish or individual ramekins
• Bake for 40 minutes (35 minutes for the ramekins) or until golden brown on top.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

LEMON THYME GOAT CHEESE TART WITH SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Blind bake crust in 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom until golden brown. Set aside.
• Heat broiler and move rack 4 inches from heat . Toss squash slices with garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until just golden, about 7 minutes. You may need to turn the tray once for even cooking. Remove from oven and turn oven to 400 degrees F; return rack to center.
• In a mixing bowl cream together the goat cheese, lemon zest, thyme and heavy cream until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread cheese mixture into bottom of the tart shell in an even layer and arrange squash slices on top in concentric circles.
• Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove tart from pan base onto a serving platter. Garnish with thyme. Serve hot or at room temperature.