Flamiche au Maroilles is a beloved speciality from the north of France (Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy) — a gorgeous, richly fragrant tart made with the famously pungent Maroilles cheese. Don’t let the smell intimidate you: once baked, its flavour is wonderfully complex, creamy and surprisingly mellow.
Ingredients (serves 6)
- 1 sheet of shortcrust or puff pastry
- 250 g Maroilles cheese (or substitute with Époisses, Munster or Livarot)
- 3 eggs
- 200 ml single cream
- Salt and pepper
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a tart tin with the pastry and blind bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the rind from the Maroilles and slice it into thin rounds or strips.
- Beat the eggs with the cream, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Pour the cream mixture into the pastry case. Arrange the Maroilles slices on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the filling is just set and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Serve warm with a crisp green salad and a glass of amber beer from northern France.
Bon appétit! 🧀🍺🇫🇷