Greek Feta, Leek and Lemon Tarts
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 1 lb leek
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ouzo
- 2 12 ounces feta cheese (sliced into four pieces or crumbled)
- Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.
- Halve the leeks lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/2-inch slices.
- Dump the slices in a colander or salad spinner and rinse thoroughlyto remove all sand.
- Let the leeks drain well, or spin dry.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook until they are wilted; dont cook them so much that they give off liquid.
- Turn off the heat and let sit.
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, using a whisk or fork, beat together the half-and-half, eggs, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Add the ouzo.
- Prepare the pastry crusts.
- On a lightly floured surface, or between two layers of plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll out the thawed puff pastry to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Line a shallow pie plate or cut the pastry into four circles to fill individual baking dishes.
- Press the pastry up the sides to make a nice edge.
- Fill the tart(s).
- Distribute the leeks evenly across the bottom of the dish(es).
- Pour the milk mixture over the leeks.
- Top the tarts with feta, either in slices or crumbled.
- Chill 20 minutes before baking to ensure crisp, puffed pastry.
- Preheat oven to 375F Bake tart(s) 30-40 minutes, depending on size.
- The center should be solid and the crust and top nicely browned.
- Let the tart(s) cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Tastes great hot, room temperature, even cold.
pastry, leek, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, lemon zest, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, ouzo, feta cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-feta-leek-and-lemon-tarts-419929 (may not work)