Herbolace Pie

Directions

1. 1

   1 Shortcrust pastry -- (see note) 6 oz Curd cheese 4 oz Cottage cheese 2 oz (generous) mature cheddar 4 Eggs 2 tb Milk (or more) Fresh mint,

2. 2

   Sieve both the soft cheeses to make a smooth mixture

3. 3

   Beat in about 2 tablespoons each coarsley chopped parsley, mint and chives to make a prettily green-flecked mixture

4. 4

   Add salt, pepper and the milk

5. 5

   Use half the pastry to line a pie plate measuring about 8 1/2 inches across the top

6. 6

   Put the cheese mixture into it, make four hollows with the back of a spoon and break an egg into each

7. 7

   Season the eggs with a pinch of salt, a good grinding of pepper and scatter more herbs over the top--at least 3 tablespoons of mint and perh

8. 8

   Cover with remaining pastry