Leek & Goat Cheese Tart

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, tangy goat cheese meets sweet, caramelized leeks in a buttery pastry shell.
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This elegant yet simple tart combines the earthy sweetness of slow-cooked leeks with the sharp tang of goat cheese. The leeks are gently sautéed with a hint of balsamic vinegar until tender and rich, then layered over crumbled goat cheese in a pre-baked shell. Finished with a touch of heavy cream, the filling becomes luxuriously smooth. ItâÂÂs the perfect vegetarian appetizer for dinner parties or a light lunch. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrisp pastry, creamy filling, and soft leeksâÂÂmakes it a crowd-pleaser that feels sophisticated but is surprisingly easy to assemble.

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Leek & Goat Cheese Tart

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 145.3

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This elegant yet simple tart combines the earthy sweetness of slow-cooked leeks with the sharp tang of goat cheese. The leeks are gently saut&# 195;©ed with a hint of balsamic vinegar until tender and rich, then layered over crumbled goat cheese in a pre-baked shell. Finished with a touch of heavy cream, the filling becomes luxuriously smooth. ItâÂÂs the perfect vegetarian appetizer for dinner parties or a light lunch. The combination of texturesâÂÂcrisp pastry, creamy filling, and soft leeksâÂÂmakes it a crowd-pleaser that feels sophisticated but is surprisingly easy to assemble.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice leeks into 1/4-inch rounds and rinse thoroughly to remove grit.
  2. In a lidded frying pan, sauté leeks in butter until wilted.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; cover and cook on low heat until leeks are tender (about 30 minutes).
  4. Remove lid and increase heat to moderately high.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and cook until absorbed (about 1 minute).
  6. Remove pan from heat and let mixture cool slightly.
  7. Spread crumbled goat cheese evenly over the bottom of the pre-baked tart shell.
  8. Spoon the leek mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
  9. Bake in a 350ðF (177ðC) oven until heated through and browned on top (about 15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 145.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g10%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 108.2mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: leek, goat cheese, tart, vegetarian, appetizer, pastry, balsamic, cream, easy, party food, light meal, spring recipe, herb garden, comfort food, quick dinner, cheese tart, leek tart, brunch, potluck
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