Leeks and MouCo ColoRouge Cheese Tart
Buttery puff pastry topped with sweet-sultry leeks and melty MouCo ColoRouge—creamy, savory, and spectacular on every bite.
🧂 Ingredients
Servings: 6–8
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 large leeks (white & light green), cleaned & sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz MouCo ColoRouge, shredded or thinly sliced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or thyme for garnish
👣 Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or tart pan with puff pastry, docking bottom with a fork.
- In a skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add leeks, cook until soft and slightly caramelized (~7–9 minutes). Season lightly.
- Arrange leeks over pastry base. Scatter ColoRouge evenly on top.
- Whisk eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt & pepper. Pour over cheese and leeks.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until pastry is golden and filling set.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with chives or thyme before slicing.
🎯 Notes & Pairings
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- Make-ahead: Assemble tart and refrigerate (edged with parchment) up to 24 hours before baking.
- Vegetable twist: Add thinly sliced mushrooms or roasted cherry tomatoes on top.
- Pair with: A crisp white like Pinot Gris or a dry rosé, and a simple green salad.
