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Moist Leek Tart with Gruyere and Onions

Moist Leek Tart with Gruyere and Onions

Experience the delightful Moist Leek Tart with Gruyere and Onions, a savory dish that combines creamy filling with a flaky crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 294

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 180 gr Plain Flour
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 90 gr Unsalted Butter, very cold
  • 60 ml Cold Water
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 Leeks
  • 1 small Brown Onion
  • 30 gr Unsalted Butter, or Olive Oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 120 ml Heavy / Thickened Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Table Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, optional
  • 35 gr Gruyere Cheese, grated

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Non-stick Pan
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the Flour and Salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add the cold Butter cut into small cubes and blend until it forms small crumbs.
  2. Slowly add the cold Water, a little at a time, blending between each addition. Stop adding the water as soon as the dough comes together.
  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured sheet of baking paper and bring together into a disk. Place a second sheet of baking paper over it and roll the pastry into a large rectangle. Place in the fridge to rest for at least 1 hour.
  4. Remove the layers of baking paper and line a baking pan with the Shortcrust Pastry. Poke small holes all over the pastry with a fork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then place in the freezer for the last 15 minutes before baking.
  5. Blind Bake the Pastry for 10 to 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C/350°F, then set aside while preparing the filling.
  6. Wash the Leeks and chop into thin slices. Thinly slice the Brown Onion.
  7. Heat the Butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sauté the Leeks, Onion, and Minced Garlic for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Remove from heat.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Eggs, Heavy Cream, Salt, Pepper, and Cumin. Add the pre-cooked Leeks and Onion, then mix in the grated Gruyere.
  9. Pour the filling over the pre-baked pastry and bake for another 25 to 35 minutes, until the leeks are lightly golden and the filling is set. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSodium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Keep your butter cold for flakier pastry results. Pre-baking the crust prevents sogginess, ensuring a perfect base. Use fresh leeks for a richer flavor.

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