HUEY'S MINI LEEK TARTS
Adapted from Huey's recipe for Mini Leek Tarts, which he has classified as a SNACK ATTACK recipe. Huey (Iain Hewitson) is an Australian chef: he has written several cooking books and hosts a popular TV cooking show each weekday. If you preferred, you could use this recipe to make one larger tart, but if you do this, remember to adjust the cooking times. I have added onion and garlic to Huey's original recipe as the combination of leeks, onions and garlic - if you have not tried it - is truly delicious. Australian Tasty Cheese is a yellow, fairly flavoursome cheese used a lot in cooking. Vary the cheese to suit what's on hand and your taste preferences.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 24 mini leek tarts, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Boil the water, add the leeks, salt, to taste and butter and continue boiling until the water has almost evaporated. Then turn heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the leeks are very tender. Then drain thoroughly.
- While the leeks are simmering, place the chopped onion and minced garlic in a microwave-safe dish with the 1/2 teaspoon of butter and microwave for probably about a minute (try 1/2 a minute first) or until the onion and garlic have just softened.
- Beat the eggs, the cream, the ¼ cup of grated cheese, the nutmeg and seasonings. Then add the leeks, the onions and garlic and mix thoroughly so that they are well-combined.
- With the olive oil spray, lightly spray 2 mini muffin trays (24 cups) and cut out circles from the pastry sheets, just slightly larger than the muffin tins.
- Gently push the pastry rounds into each cup and spread the leek mixture evenly between the cups, being careful not to over fill the cups. Then top each tart with a little grated tasty cheese and cook in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the tarts are golden. As ovens vary so much, it's a good idea to check them after 10 minutes. And if you know your oven is inclined to burn things, place a piece of kitchen loosely on top of the tarts for perhaps the first part of the cooking, and perhaps only add the additional grated cheese when you remove the foil.
- NOTE: If you want to freeze the tarts, firstly put them in the freezer (cooled, but as is) for 1-2 hours. Then remove them from the tins and transfer to an airtight container, placing baking paper between each layer. To cook, put them back into the muffin tins and cook from frozen.
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Lebogang Makate
[email protected]These leek tarts look so good! I can't wait to try them.
Othman Elgaadi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. These leek tarts look like a great option.
LegendaryCHK17
[email protected]I've never made leek tarts before, but these look easy enough to try.
Erasmusdo Nnaji
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but these tarts might just change my mind.
Md Idgarcox2021
[email protected]These leek tarts sound like the perfect comfort food. I can't wait to try them.
Juel Ahmed
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make these leek tarts for my next party.
TAJiM Sikder
[email protected]These leek tarts look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
mohammed mohammed saleh
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook leeks. These tarts are a great option.
Miss Parul
[email protected]These leek tarts are a great addition to any brunch or lunch menu.
Its Sarfin
[email protected]I love the combination of leeks and goat cheese. These tarts are a perfect way to enjoy both flavors.
Julio Reyes
[email protected]These leek tarts are a great way to use up leftover leeks. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.
Salon Tamang
[email protected]I've made these tarts several times and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and easy to make.
Kalpana Budathoki
[email protected]These leek tarts are the perfect appetizer or light lunch. They're also great for parties.
Elat John
[email protected]I made these tarts for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
UwU cookie
[email protected]These tarts were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Kusal magar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but these tarts changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the crust was flaky and delicious.
Samuel Delgado
[email protected]The leeks were perfectly cooked - tender but still with a bit of a bite. And the goat cheese added a lovely richness to the dish.
kochumon pbabu
[email protected]These leek tarts were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the buttery crust, creamy leeks, and tangy goat cheese was divine. I'll definitely be making these again.