Pumpkin-Leek Tart with Feta Cheese
Servings 6 -8
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a medium pie pumpkin , seeded and sliced thinly
- 2 to 3 leeks
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped , fresh sage
- 1 cup feta cheese , crumbled
- salt and pepper
- Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- Pinch granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter , cold, cut in bits
- 1/3 cup ice water , approx.
Instructions
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Place butter in a small saucepan. Melt over low heat and continue to cook until butter begins to brown and smells caramelized about 5-7 minutes.
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As the butter begins to brown, add sage and cook 1 minute more.
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Remove from heat and add to leek and pumpkin bowl. Toss to coat and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove dough from fridge.
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Sprinkle work surface with flour and roll out dough into a circle about 20 inches wide (you can also make mini versions of the tart and follow the same method but
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make circles from small chunks of dough about 8 inches wide).
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Make dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
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Add butter and rub into flour using your fingertips or a pastry blender. Butter should be in tiny pieces but still visible.
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Sprinkle with ice water and gather into a rough ball. Add more water if necessary.
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Form dough into a flat disk, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
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For filling: Remove coarser green tops and root ends of leeks.
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Slice in half lengthwise and run layers under cool water to remove dirt.
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Chop into half moons about 1/4 inch thick.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. A
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dd leeks and about 1/2 tsp salt and sauté, stirring often, until leeks are tender and translucent.
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Remove from heat and place in a large bowl with pumpkin slices.
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Pickup dough and place on a large baking sheet - it will overhang but centre the circle on the sheet. Spread feta into the centre of the dough circle so that it spreads to a circle about 8 or 10 inches wide.
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Top with leek/pumpkin mixture.
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Fold sides of dough inwards on top of filling, leaving the centre of the filling exposed - creating a rough tart shape. Beat an egg and brush crust with egg. Put in a 400 degree preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until crust is nicely browned and filling is tender and browned.
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Serve hot!
Recipe Notes
I served mini versions of this delicious tart at our open house and they were a big hit!
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