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Flamiche
This Flamiche is a savory French tart, featuring a rich, cheesy pastry crust filled with tender, buttery leeks and a creamy egg custard. The crust gets a double bake to ensure it's crisp and golden before the filling goes in. It’s a straightforward tart that comes together in under an hour of active cooking, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
26 minServes 4
Method
4 steps · 26 min total
- 01
Make the Pastry Dough
To make the pastry, sift the 225g plain flour and ½ tsp salt into a food processor. Add the 60g butter and 60g lard, then pulse briefly until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, then stir in the 50g cheddar cheese and just enough of the 2 tablespoons water for the dough to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until it’s smooth. Roll it out thinly and use it to line a 23cm x 4cm loose-bottomed, fluted flan tin. Prick the base all over with a fork, then chill the pastry case for 20 minutes.
