Leek and Stilton Tart

A quick vegetarian tart featuring buttery filo pastry filled with sautéed leeks, rich cream, and savory Stilton cheese.

Vegetarian Quick Cheese Pastry

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

715.4

kcal / serving

715.4 kcal total

Carbs

15.6g

per serving

15.6 g total

Fat

65.2g

per serving

65.2 g total

Protein

19.8g

per serving

19.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

Melted

piece

Egg Yellows

Free-range

Double Cream

2 tablespoons

Stilton

Crumbled

GrainsCereals

sheet

Filo Pastry

Ready-made

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Chives

Fresh, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Salt

To taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Vegetables

0.25

piece

Leek

Finely sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Brush filo pastry with butter, fold, and press into a chef's ring on a baking sheet.

Bake the pastry for eight minutes until golden-brown.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the leeks for 4 minutes until soft.

Whisk eggs, cream, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Stir the cooked leeks into the egg mixture.

Pour filling into the pastry case and top with crumbled Stilton.

Bake for 10 minutes until the filling sets.

Remove the ring and garnish with fresh chives to serve.