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Leek and Cheese Tart

Leek and Cheese Tart
One serving contains 229 calories, 12g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up egg yolk, chives, nutmeg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat.
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Add the leeks, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until tender. Cool.
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Mix the cream cheese, Parmesan, cream, chives, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Stir into the leeks and season with salt and pepper.
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On a lightly floured work surface, roll 1 pastry sheet into a 12 9 in (30 20cm) rectangle, then trim 1 in (2.5cm) from the short side.
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Place on the lined baking sheet.
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Spread the filling over the pasty, leaving a in (2cm) border.
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Brush the border with the beaten yolk.
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Roll and trim the remaining pastry to the same size. Center over the filling, and seal the edges with a fork. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
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Brush the top with the egg yolk. Using the tip of a knife, pierce a few slits in the center of the tart. Score the top in a criss-cross pattern.
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Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown.
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Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs
Servings6
Health Score2
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