Cooking Recipes - Roquefort, Leek Walnut Tarts Recipe

  
 

Starters Recipes - Roquefort, Leek Walnut Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

  • 375g/13 oz ready-rolled puff pastry

  • 2 eggs

  • 50g/2oz butter

  • 400g/14oz trimmed leeks (sliced)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • 100g/4oz Roquefort cheese (sliced into 6 pieces)

  • 75g/3oz walnuts (chopped)

Serves 6

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6.

  2. Cut the puff pastry into 6 squares. Using a small sharp knife, score another square 1 cmN2in in from the edge of each to make a frame.

  3. Put the squares on a greased baking tray. Beat 1 egg lightly and brush over each pastry case. Bake for 10 minutes or until well risen and slightly golden.

  4. Scoop out the pastry from the inner square, leaving a thin layer at the bottom.

  5. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the leeks and cook until soft. Beat the remaining egg and add it to the leeks along with the chives.

  6. Fill each pastry case with the leek mixture. Top with a slice of Roquefort and sprinkle with walnuts. Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and heated thoroughly. Serve warm.