Make a Savoury Leek Tart from Provence
Guest Post · Lunchtime Meals · Provencal RecipesFrench cuisine is known for its delicate pastries and desserts. However, light, flaky pastry also complements a savoury tart perfectly! This recipe is similar to a classic French quiche. Serve this tart warm or at room temperature. Make Rose’s leek tart for lunch and serve with a green salad, or take it along on a summer picnic.
Savoury Leek Tart
Savoury tarts are a great way to enjoy some wonderful comfort food. This flaky, creamy tart is a great way to impress a loved one or enjoy it all to yourself!
Ingredients
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 6 eggs fresh
- 2 cups whole cream the equivalent of 2 briquettes in France
- 11 oz smoked bacon optional, if you are a vegetarian
- 3 leeks according to their size, you may need to add cream if the top of the preparation is not completely covered
- 5 oz Emmental grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- nutmeg to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- First, prick the dough with a fork and put it in the oven for a few minutes at 180°C (350°F), just long enough for it to harden and brown a little with the heat (this will make it crispier on the bottom).
- Cut the leeks into small pieces, clean properly to remove any dirt, and then set aside.
- Brown the bacon in a pan and set aside as well, making sure to drain them beforehand.
- In a bowl, using a whisk, combine the cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Place the leeks, bacon and grated Emmental cheese on the pre-cooked dough, then pour the preparation.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
- Decorate the tart with the leaves of fresh parsley if you wish.
- It will be eaten very easily with a salad with a light olive oil dressing. Bon appétit!
Notes
Sparkling, dreamy, sensitive, Rose has enjoyed travelling through Provence since she moved there (a few years ago), her eyes filled with wonder, with her little dog Roy-Marius. This young business manager passionate about charming real estate, history & the art of living in Provence divides time between her daily discoveries and the property entrusted to her.
Don't be surprised if… From Sainte-Victoire to Luberon, you cross her on her bike, crisscrossing the small roads in the middle of lavender fields… strolling, basket in hand, on the local markets… or sitting on a terrace, sipping a fresh rosé from Provence. Follow Rose on her travels around the region on Les P'tits Bonheurs de Rose.
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