Leek and Prosciutto Tart
This easy Leek and Prosciutto Tart combines buttery puff pastry with tender leeks, salty, crispy prosciutto, and creamy Brie cheese. It’s an elegant yet simple recipe that makes a delicious lunch, light dinner, or appetizer for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store bought puff pastry
- 2 stalks trimmed and cleaned leeks
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 4 oz. or 1 cup brie cheese
- 3 slices prosciutto cut in small dice
- 1 tbsp each butter and olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
- Salt And pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- On a lightly floured surface roll the puff pastry to 12 x 10 rectangle
- Prick the pastry with a fork all over
- Precook the tart crust for 10 minutes or until lightly brown set aside
- Meanwhile in a medium skillet bring the butter and olive oil to medium heat
- Add the leeks, onions and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown salt and pepper now
- Top the precooked tart crust with the leek mixture Add the brie cheese and the diced prosciutto
- Return tart back to oven bake 10 to15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted, the prosciutto crisp, and the tart crust is a deep golden brown
- Cut into desired shape sprinkle with grated parmesan and Italian parsley
Notes
Clean the leeks thoroughly to remove any hidden dirt between the layers. For the best results, allow the puff pastry to thaw according to the package directions before assembling the tart.