The leek tart is a delicious appetizer made with leeks and grated Gruyère cheese, wrapped in a crispy crust. This dish originates from Northern Italy and is often served during holidays and special occasions. The leeks are slowly cooked in butter until soft and sweet, then combined with grated cheese for a rich and creamy flavor. It is then baked in the oven until the crust becomes golden and crispy. This leek tart is an irresistible delicacy and will surely surprise your guests with its unique and delicious taste.
Clean the leeks, remove the green leaves, and cut the white part into 5 mm thick slices
Place them in a colander, rinse, and drain
Melt 25 g of butter in a saucepan and sauté the leeks for ten minutes
Add the broth and let it simmer for ten minutes
Drain them thoroughly
Add enough milk to the cooking broth to make 15 cl of liquid
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and sprinkle in the flour
Cook for a minute, stirring constantly until the flour is lightly browned
Gradually add the leek cooking broth, whisking with a whisk
Bring to a boil, then cook for two or three minutes, stirring
Place two egg yolks in a heatproof bowl, add the cream, and mix
Gradually pour in the saucepan contents, whisking with the whisk
Place the bowl in a bain-marie and cook the sauce for ten minutes, stirring frequently but not bringing to a boil
Preheat the oven to 170 degrees (thermostat 5)
When the sauce is slightly thickened, remove it from the bain-marie and stir in 25 g of grated Gruyère
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Stir until the cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper
Brush the tart shell with the beaten whole egg and sprinkle with 25 g of grated Gruyère
Arrange the leeks on it
Cover with the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining grated Gruyère
Bake and cook for twenty-five to thirty minutes until the tart is golden
Serve hot or warm
| Energy (kcal) | 105.08 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.38 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.8 |
| Fat (g) | 8.26 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 4.56 |
| Protein (g) | 3.87 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.22 |
| Sale (g) | 0.16 |
