American Clam Tart

• 1 pastry case
• 1 tin chopped clams
• 3 slices bacon

Line a pie tin with pastry, fluting the edges; chill. Prick bottom with a fork and bake ‘blind’ in a hot oven (450°F. Mark 7) for about 15 minutes, just long enough to set the crust without browning it. Allow to cool.

Drain clams, reserving liquo