How to Make French Leek Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

French cuisine is known for its rich and decadent dishes, and one of the classics that embodies this is the French Leek Pie. This savory pie is a popular dish in France, especially in the Alsace region, where leeks are a commonly used vegetable in cooking.

Leeks, with their mild and sweet flavor, are the star ingredient in this pie. They are sautéed until soft and caramelized, then combined with eggs, cream, and cheese to create a luscious filling. The buttery and flaky crust provides...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 leeks, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 (9 inch) pie

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in leeks; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cheese, and warm through. Pour mixture into pie shell
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until custard is set and golden on top. Allow to sit 10 minutes before cutting pie into wedges.
  • Nutrition

    304 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 293mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 308mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 122mg