Leek pie to be prepared in advance
Dessert · Total time : 1 h · Prep : 20 min · Cook : 40 min · 6 servings
Allergens : Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard
Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 1 1 Broken paste(s)
- 4 4 Pear(s)
- 1 1 Onion(s)
- 30 g 30 g Butter
- 3 3 Egg(s)
- 20 cl 20 cl Thick fresh cream
- 10 cl 10 cl Half-skimmed milk
- 120 g 120 g grated emmental cheese
- 1 c. à soupe 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Black pepper
Method
- 1.Preheating
- 2.Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (th.6). This step is essential to ensure that your pie is cooked evenly as soon as it is baked. Meanwhile, prepare the following ingredients to optimize the organization of your recipe.
- 3.Preparation of vegetables
- 4.Clean the leeks thoroughly to remove any trace of soil. Then slice them into thin slices. Peel and mince the onion. This step is essential to get a melted and fragrant garnish. Reserve the vegetables on a clean plate.
- 5.Topping cooking
- 6.In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and leeks. Swallow them gently for 15 minutes stirring regularly until they become tender and slightly golden. Salt and pepper according to your taste.
- 7.Preparation of pie apparatus
- 8.Beat the eggs in a salad bowl, then add the fresh cream, milk, Dijon mustard and a pinch of grated nutmeg. Mix vigorously to obtain a homogeneous device. Season with salt, pepper, then add the grated cheese and mix again.
- 9.Assembly
- 10.Stir a pie pan with the broken dough and sew it with a fork. Spread evenly the cooked leeks and onion over the dough. Pour the pie pan over the top to cover all vegetables well. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- 11.Cooking
- 12.Slip the mould into the hot oven and cook for about 35 to 40 minutes. The pie must be golden and the apparatus must be taken. Monitor the colouring at the end of cooking to obtain an ideal texture and prevent the filling from drying.
- 13.Rest and service
- 14.After cooking, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for several hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator if you prepare the pie in advance. For tasting, cut off nice portions and serve cold or very slightly warmed according to your preferences.