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Savoury Leek and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe

French bakers have perfected tarts in both sweet and savoury versions. The combination of leek and goat cheese is a creamy delight in this recipe. This tart is perfect for a lunch dish with a green salad or served in bite-sized pieces as an appetizer. We used goat cheese in this recipe, as it is typical of Provence, and leeks are grown most of the year in the South of France.

This tart is also a delicious cold on a picnic or for a late dinner. You can also make them individual. Change the Emmental for Comté or a young cheddar, or change the goat cheese for blue cheese to make it your own.

Leek and Goat Cheese Tart

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This light tart recipe is the perfect accompaniment for a crisp glass of Provencal rosé on the patio or by the fire. No matter what the weather is like, this savoury and creamy tart is absolutely delicious. With leeks and goat cheese being easily accessible in most regions year-round, make this tart with a fresh green salad for a dish that is sure to impress. Make sure to allow enough time for your dough to rest before using it.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 1

Total Time 2

Course Appetizer, Lunch Dish, Snack

Cuisine French, Provencal

Servings people

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pie crust
2 leeks
1 shallot(s)
3 oz goat cheese log
5 oz whipping cream
3 oz milk
3 oz Emmental Cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp nutmeg ground
2 oz butter
salt and pepper

Instructions

Make your dough. Let it rest for 1 hour in the fridge. Butter and flour a rectangular or round tart mold. Your tart will look prettier with ruffled edges. Roll out the dough and shape it into the mold. Reserve in the fridge.
In the meantime, clean your leeks, twice. Cut them in small chunks, clean them again and drain. Peel and mince the shallot.
In a saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat, add the minced shallot, cook 3 minutes and add the leek.
Cook 15 minutes to remove any excess water. Add the cream, cook 4 to 5 minutes, until thick. Reserve on the side to let it cool down.
Turn on your oven at 180ºC (350ºF).
Mix milk, shredded cheese, and the egg. Add to the leeks. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Mix well and pour it into your cold pie crust. Cut your cold goat cheese log in 6 wheels or small chunks if you have a bigger piece and spread on top of the leek.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
A nice green salad will accompany the tart perfectly.

Keyword Goat Cheese, Leeks, Lunch Dish, Tarts

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Savoury Leek and Goat Cheese Tart Recipe