Indulge in the delectable Leek and Camembert Tart, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the subtle sweetness of leeks, the rich creaminess of camembert cheese, and the flaky, buttery crust. This savory tart is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adorned with vibrant green leeks and golden-brown cheese. The rustic charm of this dish makes it perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions. This article presents two irresistible variations of the Leek and Camembert Tart: one featuring a classic shortcrust pastry and the other showcasing a healthier whole wheat crust. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
**Recipe 1: Classic Leek and Camembert Tart**
This classic recipe embodies the traditional flavors of the Leek and Camembert Tart. It starts with a buttery shortcrust pastry that crumbles perfectly in your mouth. The filling boasts tender leeks sautéed in butter, their natural sweetness complemented by the pungent aroma of garlic. Generous slices of camembert cheese melt beautifully, creating a creamy and gooey center. The tart is then baked until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.
**Recipe 2: Healthy Whole Wheat Leek and Camembert Tart**
For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Whole Wheat Leek and Camembert Tart is an excellent choice. This recipe swaps the classic shortcrust pastry for a wholesome whole wheat crust, packed with fiber and nutrients. The filling remains the same, featuring tender leeks and melted camembert cheese, ensuring that the taste experience is just as satisfying. This variation offers a guilt-free indulgence that allows you to savor the flavors of the tart without compromising your health goals.
Whether you prefer the classic or the healthier version, the Leek and Camembert Tart is a culinary delight that will impress your friends and family. Its combination of flavors, textures, and visual appeal makes it an ideal dish for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
LEEK AND CAMEMBERT TART
Make and share this Leek and Camembert Tart recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mizzy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F Roll out each pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square.
- Stack squares and roll to 15-inch square.
- Using 14-inch pizza pan as guide, cut stacked dough into 14-inch round.
- Crimp edge of dough to form 1/4-inch rim.
- Transfer to pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Freeze 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add leeks and 1/4 cup water; cook until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season leeks with salt; set aside to cool.
- Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low; add Camembert and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
- Whisk in egg, cayenne, and nutmeg.
- Set custard aside.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over crust.
- Spread leeks over.
- Drizzle custard over.
- Bake until bottom is golden, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to rack; cool 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 365.6, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 10.4
LEEK TART
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with dough. Clean and trim leeks, and julienne. Melt the butter, add leeks and season and cook covered over medium to low heat for 20 minutes until softened. Mix the eggs and cream and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese and add the cooled leeks. Pour into pie shell, top with cheese and bake for 40 minutes.
- BRAISED LEEKS
- In an 8-inch skilled saute leeks in butter. Add chicken broth to almost cover. Cover pan, and to cook for about 20 minutes, until tender. Remove leeks to a platter. Reduce cooking liquid, pour over platter of leeks and garnish with fresh thyme.
- FRIZZLED LEEKS
- Heat oil to hot, but not smoking. Toss julienned leeks with some flour in a bowl. Add to hot oil and fry. Can be used as a garnish.
LEEK TART
This tart has a flaky pastry crust and tasty filling of leeks, bacon, eggs and cream. Satisfying and delicious, it makes a nice brunch dish, but you can serve it for any meal. -Anneliese Deising Plymouth, MI
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute leeks in drippings until tender; stir in the bacon. Stir in flour until blended; set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Spoon leek mixture into crust. Trim pastry to 1/4 in. above filling; press pastry against sides of pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over leek mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
LEEK, CHEESE & BACON TART
This tart looks as impressive as it tastes. Leftovers are great for lunchboxes too
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then gently fry the leeks until soft, about 5 mins. Cool. Unroll the pastry onto a baking sheet. Spread the soft cheese over the pastry to within 3cm of the edges. Scatter over the leeks, bacon and grated emmental.
- Flip the edges of the pastry over the filling. Bake for 20 mins until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium
LEEK TART
You may want to add a mix of herbs to this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll pastry to a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Halve lengthwise into two 5-by-14-inch rectangles. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- With a paring knife, lightly score each rectangle 1/2 inch from edges, creating a border; prick pastry inside border all over with a fork. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. (To store, keep crusts at room temperature, up to 1 day.)
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper, and stir. Cover; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Uncover; cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Spoon leeks onto crusts, cut tarts into wedges, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
ASPARAGUS & LEEK TART
Make and share this Asparagus & Leek Tart recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kermit in Huntsville
Categories High In...
Time 44m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Lay out 1 sheet of phyllo pastry then bush lightly with olive oil and some parmesan cheese.
- Repeat with remaining layers.
- With a sharp knife cut layers into 4 pieces.
- Snuggle pastry into 4 single serving casserole dishes (approx. 1 1/2 cup capacity).
- Refrigerate until ready to fill.
- To make filling slice the leeks into 1/4" rings and wash well then drain.
- Slice the asparagus into 1 1/2" pieces.
- Melt buttering in a large skillet over medium heat and cook leeks and asparagus until tender crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl stir together cheeses, sour cream, thyme and egg.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon mixture evenly among the pastry shells and place asparagus & leeks on top.
- Place dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.4, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 809.4, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 26.7
LEEK AND CAMEMBERT TART RECIPE
Provided by á-170456
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out each pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Stack squares and roll to 15-inch square. Using 14-inch pizza pan as guide, cut stacked dough into 14-inch round. Crimp edge of dough to form 1/4-inch rim. Transfer to pizza pan or baking sheet. Freeze 10 minutes. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and 1/4 cup water; cook until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes. Season leeks with salt; set aside to cool. Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; add Camembert and stir until melted. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Whisk in egg, cayenne, and nutmeg. Set custard aside. Sprinkle Parmesan over crust. Spread leeks over. Drizzle custard over. Bake until bottom is golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. This recipe yields 8 first-course servings.
CREAMED LEEK TART
A creamy tart from MasterChef judge John Torode that makes a great centrepiece at any time of year
Provided by John Torode
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 3h
Yield Cuts into 10-12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse the flour and butter in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Add the egg yolk and water, and bring together into a ball. Do not knead. Roll the pastry in cling film and chill for at least 1 hr.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a pan, then add the leeks. Cook over a low heat for 20-25 mins until soft, stirring often. Season to taste. Stir in the flour, cook for 3-4 mins, stirring, then stir in the milk and cream. Once smooth, simmer for 15 mins to cook out the flour. Season well, then cool. If making ahead, cover the surface with cling film and chill for up to 2 days. Stir the eggs and egg yolks into the mix, along with the grated cheese and the mustard.
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about 5mm/¼in thick, and gently lay it over a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Using a small ball of pastry to help, gently press the pastry into the sides of the tin. Trim, leaving a slight overhang. Line the pastry with baking paper, fill with baking beans, then bake for 15 mins. Remove the beans and paper, and bake for 10 mins more or until golden and biscuity. Cool on a wire rack. Turn oven down to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
- Spoon the leek mix into the case and smooth the top. Bake for 30 mins until set and golden. Rest the tart for 15-20 mins before you slice it, and serve warm. If making ahead, chill the tart. Once cooled, for up to 2 days, or freeze for a week. Defrost in fridge, then warm in the oven for 20 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium
ONION TART WITH LEEKS, CAPERS AND ANCHOVY
Though this tart may seem complicated, it's actually rather simple to put together. Once you make the savory onion mixture, all that's left to do is spread it on a sheet of rolled-out puff pastry, top it with anchovy fillets and capers, and bake it to a golden brown. Use any kind of flaky pastry or pie dough you wish, or even spread the mixture on yeasted pizza dough. Accompany with a salad of small lettuce greens if desired. The tart is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Provided by David Tanis
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put olive oil in a wide skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When oil is wavy, add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add leeks, garlic and thyme, and cook for another 5 minutes, until leeks are softened but still bright green. Taste and adjust seasoning, then spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
- Lay pastry round on a rimmed parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread cooled onion mixture over pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold over the border and crimp.
- Sprinkle capers evenly over onion mixture. Arrange anchovy fillets on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the pastry is nicely browned. Cool tart for 5 minutes, then sprinkle the chives on top and cut into wedges to serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right leeks: Look for leeks that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor. Avoid leeks that are wilted or have yellow or brown spots.
- Prepare the leeks properly: Trim the root end and the dark green tops of the leeks. Then, slice the leeks thinly. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- Cook the leeks until soft: Sauté the leeks in a pan with butter or olive oil over medium heat until they are soft and translucent. This will take about 10 minutes.
- Use a good quality Camembert cheese: The Camembert cheese is the star of this tart, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a Camembert cheese that is ripe and creamy.
- Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown: Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
This leek and Camembert tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of leeks, Camembert cheese, and puff pastry is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone. With its creamy, cheesy filling and flaky crust, this tart is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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