Leek and Camembert Tart

Leek and Camembert Tart
Leek and Camembert Tart
This beautiful appetizer boasts a delicate balance of leek and cheese flavor.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 first-course servings
French Milk/Cream Cheese Egg Appetizer Bake Leek Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 2/3 cup whipping cream
  • Carbohydrate 6 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 66 mg(22%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 6 g(12%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(46%)
  • Sodium 204 mg(8%)
  • Calories 196

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.