Leek tart from Picardy - Penguin Books Australia

Leek tart from Picardy - Penguin Books Australia

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A case of shortcrust pastry with plenty of leeks sweated down in butter then bound with an egg and cream mixture and baked. Delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 200g plain white flour, plus extra for rolling
  • 60g cold butter, cubed
  • 40g cold lard or vegetable shortening, cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp ice-cold water
  • 1.25kg leeks, cut in half lengthways, washed and cut into 1cm slices
  • 75g butter
  • 300ml full-fat crème fraiche
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • A few rasps freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper

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