ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND MOREL TART RECIPE

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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons ice water - (to 4 tbspns)
FILLING:
3 leeks - (to 4)
3 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
6 ounces fresh morel mushrooms or other aromatic wild mushrooms
such as chanterelle or porcini
1/2 pound Gruyere, dry Jack or Parmesan cheese grated
1 bunch asparagus - (abt 16 spears)
30 small cherry tomatoes halved
20 large cherry tomatoes halved
Vegetable or olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Crust: Combine flour and salt in bowl. Cut butter into flour with 2 knives or in food processor until butter is size of peas. Drizzle in water and mix just until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 hour. Roll out dough into 13-inch circle on lightly floured surface. Place in 12-inch tart pan. Fold any excess dough back into pan and press against sides. Place piece of foil or parchment paper on top of crust and fill with pie weights, rice or beans. Bake at 375 degrees until edges barely begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove weights and foil or parchment paper. Filling: Note: If you can't find fresh morels, soak dried ones in hot water until they regain their shape. Cut all but 1 inch of green tops off leeks. Split down middle and rinse very well. Cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. There should be about 4 1/2 to 5 cups sliced leeks. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and season with salt to taste. Saute, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool. Quickly rinse mushrooms in cold running water. If using morels, halve lengthwise. If using chanterelles or porcini, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Saute mushrooms in remaining 1 tablespoon butter over high heat until most of liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool. Spread leeks in bottom of tart shell. Spread mushrooms over leeks. Cover with grated cheese. Place on baking sheet or piece of foil. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese begins to melt, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Trim each asparagus spear to 5 1/2 inches. Place asparagus spears on top of cheese like spokes of wheel. Place cherry tomatoes in decorative fashion, cut-side up, on cheese. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Season to taste with salt. Bake at 400 degrees until cheese is bubbly and asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes. This recipe yields 10 servings. Each serving: 305 calories; 368 mg sodium; 59 mg cholesterol; 21 grams fat; 21 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams protein; 1.40 grams fiber

Ben G
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This tart was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Raju Ansari
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This tart was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were amazing and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Itx Asif
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I loved this tart! The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Tom Vrem
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This tart was delicious! The asparagus and leeks were perfectly cooked and the morels added a lovely earthy flavor. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Mithu Mridha
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The asparagus and leeks were perfectly cooked and the morels added a touch of elegance. The crust was also very good. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Dev Roose
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This tart was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the crust was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves to cook.


Stacy Freeman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this tart again.


Rashi akter
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This tart was a great success! It was easy to make and the results were impressive. The asparagus, leeks, and morels were all cooked perfectly and the crust was flaky and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Pushpaka Manohara
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I loved this tart! The asparagus and leeks were cooked perfectly and the morels added a lovely earthy flavor. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Crystal Morales
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This tart was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


jason westfall
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This tart was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves asparagus, leeks, and morels.


vicky ndayisaba
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I made this tart for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The asparagus and leeks were perfectly cooked and the morels added a touch of umami. The crust was also very good. I will definitely be making this tart again.


Rakibul Islam Rakibul Islam
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This asparagus, leek and morel tart is a true delight! The flavors of the asparagus, leeks, and morels complement each other perfectly. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!