Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 1/2 pound broccoli florets
• 2 ounces grated Gruyère
• 2 ounces grated sharp white cheddar
• 1/4 cup fresh chervil, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Procedure

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Roll out the piecrust slightly, so it fits into a fluted 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Chill.



Blanch the broccoli in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Shock in ice water. Drain, and pat dry.

Scatter the cheese and chervil on the bottom of the crust. Arrange the broccoli around the crust, florets pointing up.

Whisk together the eggs, yolk, and half and half. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the crust.

Place the tart shell on a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Then slice into 6 slices and serve.