Eggplant, Tomato and Smoked Mozzarella Tart

Ingredients:

1 eggplant - peeled and 1/4-inch diced (Learn How)

1 pinch kosher salt

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil

4 eggs

1 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream

1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste

1 recipe - pate Brisee - parbaked

1/4 cup(s) basil - torn

2 tomatoes - 1/4-inch diced

1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese (grated)

1/3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese (smoked) - grated

Steps:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

-Arrange eggplant on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 15 minutes.

-Pat dry with paper towels, place on a baking sheet and brush liberally with the oil.

-Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and cream together, and season.

-In the crust, alternate layers of the remaining ingredients. For the top layer, use twice as much cheese.

-Pour the custard over the layers.

-Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until the custard is set.

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