How Do You Make Dutch Chervil Pie?
Chervil pie is an age-old Dutch recipe that is believed to have been based on French quiche recipes of the 16th century. While similar to French quiches in many ways, Chervil pie is a fairly simple recipe that relies on common Dutch herbs to make a complex, rich tasting main dish. Chervil pie is commonly served with a warm tomato salad or a lightly chilled soup, and makes a wonderful lunch or dinner meal. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and grease an 11-inch round pie dish with butter. Sift all of the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the butter and wine and knead the mixture until it becomes doughy, adding more flour or wine as needed. Roll out the dough on a floured work surface until it is a 13 inches round. Put the dough in the pie dish and trim the edges with a spoon or by hand. Brush the pastry with the egg. Beat the cream cheese until it is smooth, and add the eggs one at a time. Add the kosher salt and chopped herbs. With a large spoon, add the filling to the
