The leek tart is a delicious starter made with leeks and grated Groviera cheese, wrapped in a crisp 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 to create a rich and creamy flavor. The whole is then baked until the crust becomes golden and crispy. This leek tart is an irresistible treat and will surely surprise your guests with its unique and delightful taste.
Trim the leeks, remove the green leaves and slice the white part into 5 mm-thick rounds
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 stock and let simmer for ten minutes
Drain them thoroughly
Add to the cooking stock enough milk to obtain 15 cl of liquid
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and gradually add the flour
Cook for one minute, stirring constantly until the flour is slightly golden
Gradually add the leek cooking stock while whisking
Bring to a boil then cook for two or three minutes, stirring
Put two egg yolks in a heatproof bowl, add the cream and mix
Gradually pour in the contents of the saucepan, whisking
Place the bowl in a bain-marie and cook the sauce for ten minutes, stirring frequently but without bringing it to a boil
Preheat the oven to 170°C (gas mark 5)
When the sauce is slightly thickened remove it from the bain-marie and stir in 25 g of grated Groviera
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Stir until the cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper
Brush the base of the tart shell with the beaten whole egg and sprinkle it with 25 g of grated Groviera
Arrange the leeks on the shell
Cover with the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining grated Groviera
Bake 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 |
