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Savory leek and brie tart

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INGREDIENTS

(For a 28 cm tart)

For the crust:

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 9 tablespoons (125 g) cold butter, cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water, if needed

For the filling:

  • 3 leeks, thinly sliced
  • 7 oz (200 g) Brie cheese, cut into pieces
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup (200 ml) heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and work it quickly with your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.
  • Add the egg and cold water (if needed), then knead until you form a smooth dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Clean the leeks and slice them thinly. Heat some olive oil in a pan and cook the leeks over medium heat until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream. Add the cooked leeks, Brie pieces, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), static mode.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 28 cm tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
  • Pour the leek and Brie filling over the crust.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the filling is set.
  • Let the tart cool slightly before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Buon appetito!

Creator
Half Sardinian and half German, born on the border with Hungary, Sebastian is the resident chef creator of GialloZafferano. He offers his community an irresistible glimpse into his contemporary and genuine cuisine, meticulously crafted even in the simplest preparations. He graduated from the most prestigious Italian cuisine training center, ALMA - Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana. He is extremely attentive to raw materials, and in his videos, he surprises everyone with his meticulousness and the tricks of the trade that make his dishes unique in taste and presentation. Since 2024, he has been the Resident Chef Creator of GialloZafferano.