-
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
-
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
Grease and flour a 10 inch heart-shaped or round tart pan, preferably one with a removable bottom.
-
Roll out the crust dough on a lightly floured surface.
-
Lift the dough and lightly press it into the pan, crimping the edges. Roll the remaining dough (you will have more than you need) into a ball, rewrap with the plastic cling film and place it back in the refrigerator.
-
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, the heavy cream, and milk.
-
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
-
Distribute the cooked red cabbage mixture into the tart shell. Use a slotted spoon as there still may be some residual liquid at the bottom of the pan.
-
Sprinkle the shredded gouda cheese on top of the cabbage
-
Add walnuts if you like.
-
Evenly pour the egg, cream, milk mixture over the top.
-
Distribute the pear slices over the tart.
-
Transfer the tart to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 40 minutes.
-
Roll out the rest of the dough and use a cutter to create a few heart shapes.
-
Beat the remaining egg and brush the heart shapes with the egg. Sprinkle kosher salt over the top of the dough hearts.
-
Remove the tart from the oven and place the dough hearts over the top to the tart.
-
Return the tart to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
-
Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before de-panning, slicing and serving