French Leek Tart
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French Leek Tart is a gourmet, savory treat for any meal but I think it stands out as a brunch hero. The rich cheesy flavors compliment the golden crumbly pie crust.
This recipe is basically a lazy soufflé but only you will know you skipped the labor intensive whisking process. The crust is my Savory Pie Crust, which is a simple recipe that doesn’t use a food processor like other pie crusts.
If you’ve never cooked with a leek don’t be intimidated! Lectin Free Wife has you covered- Check out the tutorial on this page for how to clean and cut a leek.
What’s a Leek?
A leek is a vegetable from the Allium family. Other Allium family members include onions, garlic, shallot, scallion, chive, and Chinese onion. Leeks have a sweet onion flavor and are the perfect accompaniment for soups, pasta dishes, and hearty dishes.
How to clean and cut a leek.
Below is a quick picture guide on how to clean and cut a leek. Most recipes will only ask for the white part of the leek. The white part of the leek is tender, the texture is similar to very thin layers of onion. The dark green top is not often used because it is thicker and not as easily digested as the white part of the leek. The dark green top is used in dishes like stocks/broths where the flavor can be extracted.
What about the kids?
Worried the kiddos won’t like leeks? The great new is leeks are sweet, mild in flavor when comparing flavor to an onion- making leeks a great starter food to introduce kiddos to the allium family. This can be made into a extra kid-friendly alternative by skipping the leeks and parsley.
French Leek Tart
Yields: This recipe makes filling for (4) 4.75 inch tarts or (1) 12 inch tart
Prep Time: 7 Min
Cook Time: 30 Min
INGREDIENTS
Here’s all the goodies you need to make French Leek Tarts.
4 tart precooked 4.75 inch shells (Savory Pie Crust recipe)
3 eggs compliant
1 tsp dijon mustard (Read the label and stay away from added sugars. Try this dijon mustard, it’s one of my favorites)
3 cloves minced garlic
3 oz goat gouda- shredded
(If you are having a difficult time finding goat gouda cheese at your local market, Trader Joes has a great, affordable option.)
1/2 tsp iodized sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 leek- whites cleaned and sliced thinly
3 tbsp parsley minced
INSTRUCTIONS
Here’s how to make French Leek Tarts at home.
Preheat oven to 350°F
Place 4 tart shells on a baking sheet. PROTIP: Always put a baking sheet under a pie incase it spills over the edge. The bottom of the oven will thank you should any excess splatter over. (I used a wire wrack in my baking sheet but not required.)
In a medium bowl, crack eggs and whisk vigorously until yolks and whites are completely combined
Add dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shredded goat gouda to the bowl and fold the egg batter into the cheese with a silicone spatula
Pour egg and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared tart shells. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the cheese evenly
Lay a thin layer of leeks on top of each tart. Garnish with fresh parsley
Bake for 25-30 minutes
Here’s the printable recipe…
French Leek Tart
Ingredients
- 4 tart precooked 4.75 inch shells (Use my savory pie crust recipe)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 oz goat gouda- shredded
- 1/2 tsp iodized sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 leek- whites cleaned and sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp parsley minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Place 4 tart shells on a baking sheet
- In a medium bowl, crack eggs and whisk vigorously until yolks and whites are completely combined
- Add dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shredded goat gouda to the bowl and fold the egg batter into the cheese with a silicone spatula
- Pour egg and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared tart shells. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the cheese evenly
- Lay a thin layer of leeks on top of each tart. Garnish with fresh parsley
- Bake for 25-30 minutes
Notes
Make a kid-friendly alternative by skipping the leeks and parsley.
