LEEK AND CHEDDAR TART

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Make and share this Leek and Cheddar Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 inch pie shell, unbaked
1/4 cup butter
6 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
2 cups grated mild white cheddar cheese
3 large egg yolks
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Bake pie shell until light brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Melt butter in medium skillet over low heat.
  • Add leeks and saute until tender but not soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Spread in pie crust.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Whisk yolks, cream, salt, pepper and mace in medium bowl.
  • Pour over leeks; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until filling is set and golden-brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool atleast 40 minutes before serving.

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