Flamiche

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A rustic leek tart with cream and eggs from the Belgian-French border region.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

• puff pastry or shortcrust – 1 round sheet
• leeks – 4 large
• butter – 2 tbsp
• eggs – 3
• heavy cream – 1 cup
• grated cheese – 1 cup
• nutmeg – 1 pinch
• salt – to taste
• black pepper – to taste

Method

1. Clean the leeks and slice them finely.
2. Cook the leeks gently in the butter until soft and sweet, then let them cool slightly.
3. Line a tart tin with the pastry.
4. Whisk the eggs with the cream, cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper, then fold in the leeks.
5. Fill the tart case and bake at 190°C for 30 to 35 minutes until set and golden.
6. Serve warm, not piping hot.