Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful dish to impress your friends and family? Hueys mini leek tarts are the perfect answer! These delicious pastries are filled with a creamy leek and cheese filling, encased in a flaky and golden puff pastry crust. With their elegant appearance and irresistible taste, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special treat, Hueys mini leek tarts are a must-try recipe. Read on to learn how to create these delectable pastries in your own kitchen.
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MINI LEEK TARTS
I decided to make traditional leek tart in a slightly non traditional way, few mini tarts instead of one, big round tart. I made it that way so my other half would eat it too. He's not much of a veggie guy so I mixed in some ham to his portion. That way I had my vegetarian leek tarts and he had ham and leek ones.
Provided by Be Nutritious
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 9 mini tarts, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop of the green part from leek and cut lengthwise. Slice finely and in a sieve run under cold running water to clean from the soil dirt.
- On a skillet melt the butter and add leeks. Add salt, pepper and sweat few minutes until soft.
- In a bowl combine half & half, egg and shredded cheese. Add salt pepper and mix together. Add leek and stir the mixture around.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut out nine uniform squares. Place each square in the muffin pan like on a picture.
- Spoon the mixture into each tart and bake in the oven preheated to 400ËšF for 30-40 min until the edges are nicely brown. Let cool slightly and transfer each tart to a plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.7, Fat 56, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 135.1, Sodium 369.5, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 20.6
HUEY'S MINI LEEK TARTS
Adapted from Huey's recipe for Mini Leek Tarts, which he has classified as a SNACK ATTACK recipe. Huey (Iain Hewitson) is an Australian chef: he has written several cooking books and hosts a popular TV cooking show each weekday. If you preferred, you could use this recipe to make one larger tart, but if you do this, remember to adjust the cooking times. I have added onion and garlic to Huey's original recipe as the combination of leeks, onions and garlic - if you have not tried it - is truly delicious. Australian Tasty Cheese is a yellow, fairly flavoursome cheese used a lot in cooking. Vary the cheese to suit what's on hand and your taste preferences.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 24 mini leek tarts, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Boil the water, add the leeks, salt, to taste and butter and continue boiling until the water has almost evaporated. Then turn heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the leeks are very tender. Then drain thoroughly.
- While the leeks are simmering, place the chopped onion and minced garlic in a microwave-safe dish with the 1/2 teaspoon of butter and microwave for probably about a minute (try 1/2 a minute first) or until the onion and garlic have just softened.
- Beat the eggs, the cream, the ¼ cup of grated cheese, the nutmeg and seasonings. Then add the leeks, the onions and garlic and mix thoroughly so that they are well-combined.
- With the olive oil spray, lightly spray 2 mini muffin trays (24 cups) and cut out circles from the pastry sheets, just slightly larger than the muffin tins.
- Gently push the pastry rounds into each cup and spread the leek mixture evenly between the cups, being careful not to over fill the cups. Then top each tart with a little grated tasty cheese and cook in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the tarts are golden. As ovens vary so much, it's a good idea to check them after 10 minutes. And if you know your oven is inclined to burn things, place a piece of kitchen loosely on top of the tarts for perhaps the first part of the cooking, and perhaps only add the additional grated cheese when you remove the foil.
- NOTE: If you want to freeze the tarts, firstly put them in the freezer (cooled, but as is) for 1-2 hours. Then remove them from the tins and transfer to an airtight container, placing baking paper between each layer. To cook, put them back into the muffin tins and cook from frozen.
LEEK TART
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a 9-inch pie pan with dough. Clean and trim leeks, and julienne. Melt the butter, add leeks and season and cook covered over medium to low heat for 20 minutes until softened. Mix the eggs and cream and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese and add the cooled leeks. Pour into pie shell, top with cheese and bake for 40 minutes.
- BRAISED LEEKS
- In an 8-inch skilled saute leeks in butter. Add chicken broth to almost cover. Cover pan, and to cook for about 20 minutes, until tender. Remove leeks to a platter. Reduce cooking liquid, pour over platter of leeks and garnish with fresh thyme.
- FRIZZLED LEEKS
- Heat oil to hot, but not smoking. Toss julienned leeks with some flour in a bowl. Add to hot oil and fry. Can be used as a garnish.
BRIE-LEEK TARTLETS
My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they're gone the second I turn my back. -Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 15 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute leek in butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Place tart shells on a baking sheet. Slice cheese into 15 pieces; place 1 piece in each tart shell. Top each with 1-1/2 teaspoons leek mixture. , Bake at 350° until heated through, 6-8 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ONION TART WITH LEEKS, CAPERS AND ANCHOVY
Though this tart may seem complicated, it's actually rather simple to put together. Once you make the savory onion mixture, all that's left to do is spread it on a sheet of rolled-out puff pastry, top it with anchovy fillets and capers, and bake it to a golden brown. Use any kind of flaky pastry or pie dough you wish, or even spread the mixture on yeasted pizza dough. Accompany with a salad of small lettuce greens if desired. The tart is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Provided by David Tanis
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put olive oil in a wide skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When oil is wavy, add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add leeks, garlic and thyme, and cook for another 5 minutes, until leeks are softened but still bright green. Taste and adjust seasoning, then spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
- Lay pastry round on a rimmed parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread cooled onion mixture over pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold over the border and crimp.
- Sprinkle capers evenly over onion mixture. Arrange anchovy fillets on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the pastry is nicely browned. Cool tart for 5 minutes, then sprinkle the chives on top and cut into wedges to serve.
Tips:
- To ensure a flaky crust, use a combination of butter and vegetable shortening, and work the dough quickly to avoid overworking it.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out, this will make it easier to work with and prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of the dough, this will help to prevent them from becoming ragged.
- Dock the bottom of the tart shells with a fork, this will help to prevent them from puffing up in the oven.
- Bake the tart shells until they are golden brown, this will help to ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the tart shells cool completely before filling them, this will help to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.
- When making the filling, use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Season the filling to taste, using salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices as desired.
- Garnish the tarts with fresh herbs or grated cheese before serving.
Conclusion:
Huey's Mini Leek Tarts are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. With a flaky crust and a creamy, flavorful filling, these tarts are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. They can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer, give Huey's Mini Leek Tarts a try!
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