Classic Leek Pie
Indulge in the comforting elegance of a **Classic Leek Pie**, a savory masterpiece that combines tender, buttery leeks with a rich, creamy filling baked to perfection in a flaky, golden pie crust. This recipe shines with its gourmet touch, featuring a luscious béchamel sauce infused with Parmesan cheese, a hint of nutmeg, and velvety egg yolks that bind the flavors together. With a crisp, golden finish and aromatic layers of sautéed leeks, this pie is perfect for a cozy dinner, a holiday side dish, or a sophisticated brunch. Ready in just over an hour, it serves up to six and is a fantastic way to elevate humble ingredients into something truly irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large leeks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Clean the leeks thoroughly, slicing them lengthwise to remove all the grit. Thinly slice the white and light green parts.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced leeks and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until they are soft but not brown.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the flour and remaining melted butter to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes without letting it brown.
Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Add the heavy cream and mix well.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
Add the cooked leeks to the sauce, stirring until fully incorporated.
Roll out the pie crust into a pie dish. Pour the leek mixture into the prepared crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Allow the leek pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.2 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.3 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 842 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 3939 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.7 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1252 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1560 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
