Leeks tart

Cost	Serving	Preparation	Cooking
	4	20 minutes	60 minutes

Preparation:


• Trim the leeks by removing the root, dry outer skin and blemished leaves.
• Split in half and wash thoroughly to remove any dirt trapped between bulb layers.
• Keep only about 1 inch / 2.5 cm of green top per leek.
• Cut the leeks into small pieces (lenght should be about 1 inch / 2.5 cm).
• Again you should wash thoroughly the leeks.
• Preheat the oven at 8 (240°C / 460°F).
• Pour some butter into a frying pan and fry the bacon during 2 minutes, then add the leeks.
• Melt the leeks very often. It should cook for about 10 minutes. The leeks should not become brown.
• Line a 25 cm (about 10 inch) pie dish with the shortcrust pastry. Prick the pastry with a fork.
• Cover the bottom of the tart of dry beans and place the pie dish in the oven during 10 minutes.
• Remove the pie dish the oven, then remove the dry beans by paying attention not to break the bottom of the tart.
• Let the pastry cool for a few minutes.
• Preheat the oven at 6 (180°C / 360°F) - Note: the temperature has been changed.
• Sprinkle the leeks into the pie shell.
• In a salad bowl, beat the eggs, the cream and the milk.
• Pour the mixture made with eggs and cream. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook in oven for about 30 to 35 minutes.