Leek And Pumpkin Pies
- 1 cup pumpkin - peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup leeks - chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 10 eggs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese - grated
- 1/3 cup french cream or cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- Dice pumpkin into 1 cm/1/2 inch pieces, place in pot, cover and steam in a small amount of water about 10 minutes until they start to soften.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a small skillet and add the chopped leeks. Stir and saute about 2 minutes - until the leeks start to wilt.
- Add the honey and garlic, and cook, stirring for 3 - 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the eggs, parmesan and french cream, and mix well.
- Add the pumpkin and leeks, and season to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 30 - 40 minutes until the tops of the pies feel firm.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing from the moulds.
- Serve at room temperature or cold. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
pumpkin , butter, leeks, honey, clove garlic, eggs, parmesan cheese, french cream, salt
Taken from food52.com/recipes/20285-leek-and-pumpkin-pies (may not work)