Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
This is a quiche-style tart with a Piedmont-inspired twist: the filling is made with eggs, mascarpone (lighter than the usual cream) and Parmesan.
The tart still has a moist texture to balance the puff-pastry crust, with the flavour of leeks and purple artichokes.
The tart still has a moist texture to balance the puff-pastry crust, with the flavour of leeks and purple artichokes.
63 K 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
1 hour 25 min.
Easy
3 tarts
10 IngredientsLast modified on: December 7th 2016
600 g 
3 
12 purples globe artichokes
9 
9 tablespoons 
6 
750 g Mascarpone
150 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 50 min.
All in all: 1 hour 25 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Line the tart tin or mould with the puff pastry and prick the bottom all over with a fork or pique-vite (pastry pricker).
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Pour 9 tablespoons olive oil into a large saucepan on medium heat. When hot, add the chopped shallot and cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Add the chopped leeks, mix well and cook uncovered until the leeks are just tender, but still nice and green.
At the end of cooking, add the artichokes and mix well.
Set aside.
At the end of cooking, add the artichokes and mix well.
Set aside.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Put into a bowl: 6 eggs, 750 g Mascarpone, and 150 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) finely grated. Salt and pepper.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
Spread the leeks and artichokes in the pastry case.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Add the filling mixture.
For a more attractively browned top, scatter a little grated Parmesan or Comté over the filling.
For a more attractively browned top, scatter a little grated Parmesan or Comté over the filling.
Stage 11 - 40 min.
Bake for about 40 minutes.
Remarks
Feel free to add more artichokes (and less leeks accordingly) if you prefer their flavour.
It is not essential to use purple artichokes, normal artichoke hearts will work well.
It is not essential to use purple artichokes, normal artichoke hearts will work well.
Keeping: Best eaten immediately. If you reheat it, avoid using the microwave (puff pastry).
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 490 RDI=190 % | 2,520 RDI=240 % | 2,560 RDI=390 % | 9,180 RDI=460 % | 38,420 RDI: 460 % |
| Per 100 g | 9 RDI=4 % | 50 RDI=5 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 740 RDI: 9 % |
| Per tart | 160 RDI=60 % | 840 RDI=80 % | 850 RDI=130 % | 3,060 RDI=150 % | 12,810 RDI: 150 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 3 tarts : 20.95 €
- Per tart : 7.00 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Mascarpone
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Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
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Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
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Purple globe artichokes
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