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Leek cake

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 250 g flour
  • 125 g butter
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 pinch(s) of sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Fat for the mold
  • 300 g smoked streaky bacon
  • 100 g butter
  • 1 ½ kg leeks
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 250 ml whipped cream
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper
  • nutmeg

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 50 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 50 minutes

For the dough, knead all ingredients together, cover, and chill for about 30 minutes. Cut the bacon into small cubes and fry in butter. Trim and wash the leek thoroughly, then cut into fine rings. Add to the bacon and sauté for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and mix. Roll out the dough and line a greased springform pan (28 cm diameter), slightly raising the edges. Pour in the leek mixture. Bake for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C (top/bottom heat). Mix the cream and eggs, season with spices, pour over the leek, and bake the cake for another 30-40 minutes. Serve hot.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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