
Snacks & baking
Chayo (cheese tart)
Chayo is a flaky tart filled with melting cheese and golden with butter. It's a indulgent treat, served as an afternoon snack or as a side dish during festive meals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Mix the flour and salt, then work in the cold butter pieces until the texture is sandy.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water and knead quickly until you have a smooth dough.
- Let the dough rest for 20 minutes in the fridge, covered.
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
- Roll the dough into a thin disc, then place the cheese, cut into pieces, in the centre.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a closed tart.
- Place it on a baking tray, brush it with beaten egg, then with melted butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until golden, and serve warm.
Variations and tips
Spiced version. Add a pinch of chili powder to the cheese before closing the tart.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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