LAUCHKUCHEN ( PHYLLO LEEK PIE)
The recipe originated at Burg Windeck, a medieval mountaintop castle south of Baden Baden - I am not sure how it came to be in my cookbook but I can assure you that it is wonderful! Serve this for Brunch, Lunch, as an entree or appetizer. Prep time does not include the 30 minute rest before serving
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Butter the bottom& sides of a 9x9x2 inch baking dish.
- Brush one sheet of phyllo with butter, fold in half horizontally and gently press it into the baking dish allowing equal amounts to hang over two sides.
- Brush the bit hanging over the sides generously with butter.
- Butter the second sheet, fold horizontally and place it across the first sheet, (at right angles, over lapping first layer), again let the excess hang over with even amounts on both sides, brush excess with butter each time.
- Continue to butter& alternate the sheets until you have layered all 8 sheets.
- When they are all in the dish roll the excess phyllo under to just cover the edge of the dish forming an edge to the pastry.
- For the filling melt the 2 tbsp of butter in a small pan over medium& saute the leeks until they are golden.
- Place leeks over the bottom of the phyllo shell.
- Sprinkle in the cheese.
- Whisk the eggs,milk, half& half, nutmeg,kirsch, pepper& salt- blend well.
- Pour over the leeks& cheese.
- Bake uncovered for apprx 1 hour or until the custard is set.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes cut into squares& serve.
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Lilanath Neupane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the phyllo pastry was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mr Kk786
[email protected]This leek pie is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Govind Kumar
[email protected]This leek pie is a great way to use up leftover phyllo dough. I had some leftover phyllo dough from another recipe and I decided to make this pie. It turned out great! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky.
Hemaratne Wd
[email protected]I made this leek pie for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crispy phyllo pastry.
Hiwot Embiale
[email protected]This leek pie is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy phyllo pastry and the flavorful leek filling.
Paka Bm
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use leeks, and this leek pie is a great one. It's simple to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Natamba Joan
[email protected]I made this leek pie for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and eat, and it's delicious even when it's cold.
RABBI Sk
[email protected]This leek pie is a great appetizer or main course. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests. I like to serve it with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.
Crazy tee
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this leek pie with no problems. The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky.
Ganat Agechaa
[email protected]This leek pie was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The phyllo pastry was a bit tricky to work with, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. The pie turned out great! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry was
MUHAMMAD IFTIKHAR KHAN
[email protected]I made this leek pie for my family and they loved it! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Laxman Mandal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The leeks were cooked perfectly and the phyllo pastry was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Abdulwahid
[email protected]This leek pie is a great way to use up leftover leeks. I had some leeks that were starting to wilt, so I decided to make this pie. It turned out great! The leeks were tender and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry was crispy and flaky.
Amerikwu midia
[email protected]I made this pie for a brunch party and it was a huge success. The leeks and cheese were a perfect combination, and the phyllo pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
arnob eco
[email protected]This leek pie is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and the phyllo pastry gives it a nice crispy texture. I served it with a simple green salad and it was a perfect meal.
Prakati Puri
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using phyllo dough, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy to work with. The pie came together quickly and easily, and the end result was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tiyab Jan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
Regina Mmbone
[email protected]I've made this leek pie several times now and it's always a hit! The phyllo pastry bakes up perfectly and the leek filling is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of crumbled bacon to the filling for an extra boost of flavor.
basharat 1122
[email protected]This leek pie was a delightful culinary experience! The combination of crispy phyllo pastry and the savory leek filling was simply irresistible. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.