Leek Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 Torte Pastry
 6 medium-size leeks, washed, trimmed, and sliced thin
 Boiling water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Evaporated milk1 Can (10oz)
 Milk1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream cheese package2 , softened
 2 eggs, lightly beaten
 Pepper white1/8 Teaspoon
 Pinch mace

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.

MAKING
2. Roll out pastry to fit into a 9-inch pie pan, and flute the edges. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, place leeks pour boiling water over them and add 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. Cover pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes
5. Drain leeks and set aside.
6. In another saucepan, combine evaporated milk, milk, cream cheese, and remaining salt.
7. Heat over medium low flame for 10 minutes, whisking with a wire whisk until cheese has melted to get a smooth thick sauce.
8. Add a little hot sauce into yolks, then add to the sauce.
9. Add boiled leeks and season sauce with pepper and mace.
10. Pour the leek filling into the pie shell
11. Bake, for 45-50 minutes until filling is set and crust lightly browned.
12. Remove from oven and cool for 15-20 minutes on a wire rack.

SERVING
13. Cut pie into wedges and serve warm.
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