Goat Cheese-Leek Tart
- 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 2 cups), washed well and dried (see below)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 Basic Pie Crust (page 364) or store-bought refrigerated dough (for a 9-inch pie)
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lowest shelf.
- In a bowl, toss leeks with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, 2 egg yolks, and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, lightly beat remaining egg yolk with the water, for egg wash.
- Roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured work surface.
- (Or unfold store-bought dough.)
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Spread goat-cheese mixture on crust, leaving a 2-inch border.
- Sprinkle leeks evenly on top.
- Fold edge of dough over filling, pinching folds together to seal.
- Brush dough with egg wash.
- Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until crust is golden brown and filling is browned in spots, about 1 hour.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- To serve, cut into wedges.
- Trim root end and dark green tops.
- Halve leeks lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into half-moons.
- Wash well in several changes of cold water, swishing leeks to release any grit, until water is clear.
- Drain, and dry on paper towels.
leeks, olive oil, salt, goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, egg yolks, thyme, water, pie crust, flour
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/goat-cheese-leek-tart-388012 (may not work)