Cheese and Leek Tart
An original recipe by Not Quite Nigella
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1 sheet shortcrust pastry
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1 flan tin (round or rectangular, I used a 35cm x 12cm one with a removable base
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1 tablespoon oil
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2 leeks
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2 tablespoons mustard
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup cream
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1/4 cup cheese grated
Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 200c. Saute leeks in oil over a medium heat for 2 minutes until softened, then add mustard. Leave to cool.
Step 2 - Place the pastry in the flan tin and press against the sides. Trim and make sure there are no holes in the pastry. Place a sheet of greaseproof paper and add baking weights (or dried beans or rice) and bake for 10 minutes. Cool a little and remove the pie weights and paper.
Step 3 - Reduce oven temperature to 180c. Whisk cream and eggs together and then stir in cheese. Place leeks on base of the tart shell and then carefully pour the eggy cheesy cream mixture. Bake on baking sheet for 20-25 minutes.