Salmon, Goat Cheese, and Leek Tart
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 5.2-ounce package soft herb cheese (such as Boursin), room temperature
- 1 3.5-ounce package soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square.
- Line 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom with pastry, cutting off excess at edge.
- Using fork, pierce dough all over.
- Freeze pastry 5 minutes.
- Cover pastry with aluminum foil.
- Fill with dried beans or pie weights.
- Bake pastry 15 minutes.
- Remove weights and foil.
- Bake crust until golden, about 5 minutes longer.
- Cool completely on rack.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Let stand at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced leeks and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add whipping cream and simmer until leek mixture is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes.
- Let mixture cool.
- Using wooden spoon, beat herb cheese, goat cheese, and cream cheese in large bowl until well blended.
- Stir in leek mixture, then lemon juice and thyme.
- Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
- Stir in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Spread half of filling over bottom of crust.
- Top with smoked salmon.
- Top salmon with remaining filling.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake tart until filling is set, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to platter.
- Let tart cool to room temperature.
- Cut tart into wedges and serve.
pastry, olive oil, leeks, whipping cream, herb cheese, goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice, thyme, eggs, salmon, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/salmon-goat-cheese-and-leek-tart-106295 (may not work)