Classic French Leek Tart
Classic French Leek Tart features tender, buttery leeks nestled in a creamy custard enriched with nutty Gruyère, all baked in a flaky crust. The filling is mellow and aromatic with gentle onion sweetness, balanced by a hint of pepper and a golden, cheesy top. Serve warm for brunch, a light lunch, or as a starter with a crisp salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic French Leek Tart, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream and cheese and warm through. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and golden on top. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before cutting the pie into wedges.
- Calories 441.7 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.71 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 21.79 g 8%
- Total Fat 31.54 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 16.42 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 82.86 mg High 28%
- Sodium 1061.08 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 1.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 504.67 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 128.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 47.79 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic French Leek Tart is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chopped Clams, Gruyère Cheese, and Light Cream. Each serving provides about 441.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic French Leek Tart made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chopped Clams, Gruyère Cheese, Light Cream, Pie Crust. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic French Leek Tart?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 441.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic French Leek Tart easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Classic French Leek Tart healthy?
- Classic French Leek Tart has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 441.7 calories and 20.71 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1061.08 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.42 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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