Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise


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.
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Last modified on: December 7th 2016

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PreparationCookingStart to finish
39 min.46 min.1 hour 25 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 3 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
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 2 - 15 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Prepare 4 purples globe artichokes and cut into small pieces.Set aside.

Stage 3 - 10 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Prepare and chop 3 leeks.

Stage 4 - 4 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Prepare and finely chop 1 shallot.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Pour 3 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.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
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.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Put into a bowl: 2 eggs, 250 g Mascarpone, and 50 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) finely grated. Salt and pepper.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Mix with a whisk until evenly mixed.

Preheat the oven to 410°F (210°C).

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Spread the leeks and artichokes in the pastry case.

Stage 10 - 2 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
Add the filling mixture.

For a more attractively browned top, scatter a little grated Parmesan or Comté over the filling.

Stage 11 - 40 min.
Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise
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.
Keeping
Best eaten immediately. If you reheat it, avoid using the microwave (puff pastry).
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
2,283 Kcal or 9,558 Kj74 gr165 gr234 gr
114 %28 %16 %35 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
132 Kcal or 553 Kj4 gr10 gr14 gr
7 %2 %1 %2 %
Per tart
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
2,283 Kcal or 9,558 Kj74 gr165 gr234 gr
114 %28 %16 %35 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk, Sulfites, Egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 tart : 6.97 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
MascarponeMascarpone: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Brussels sprouts à la Lombarde, New tiramisu, Framboisier, Pea risotto "Mantecare", Baby broad beans and peas with rice and mascarpone , ... All
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Smart plum tart, Small foie gras pasties, Vol-au-vent cases, Small cheese and bacon rolls , Leek and fresh tuna tart, ... All
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Pesto crackers, Spaghetti with tomatoes and pesto, Raw beetroot salad, Vegetable tian, Potimarron and Parmesan tart, ... All
Purple globe artichokesPurple globe artichokes: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: How to prepare purple artichokes, Montagnon rice, Curried polenta, Mushroom and artichoke omelette, Artichokes with beef, ... All
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