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Crust: Combine flour and salt in bowl.
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Cut butter into flour with 2 knives or possibly in food processor till butter is size of peas.
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Drizzle in water and mix just till dough comes together.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate1 hour.
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Roll out dough into 13-inch circle on lightly floured surface.
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Place in 12-inch tart pan.
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Fold any excess dough back into pan and press against sides.
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Place piece of foil or possibly parchment paper on top of crust and fill with pie weights, rice or possibly beans.
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Bake at 375 degrees till edges barely begin to brown, about 20 min.
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Remove weights and foil or possibly parchment paper.
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Filling:Note: If you cannot find fresh morels, soak dry ones in warm water till they regain their shape.
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Cut all but 1 inch of green tops off leeks.
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Split down middle and rinse very well.
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Cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
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There should be about 4 1/2 to 5 c. sliced leeks.
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Heat 2 Tbsp.
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butter in skillet over medium heat.
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Add in leeks and season with salt to taste.
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Saute/fry, stirring frequently, till soft and translucent/soft, 8 to 10 min.
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Remove from skillet and set aside to cold.
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Quickly rinse mushrooms in cool running water.
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If using morels, halve lengthwise.
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If using chanterelles or possibly porcini, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
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Saute/fry mushrooms in remaining 1 Tbsp.
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butter over high heat till most of liquid evaporates, about 3 min.
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Remove from skillet and set aside to cold.
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Spread leeks in bottom of tart shell.
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Spread mushrooms over leeks.
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Cover with grated cheese.
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Place on baking sheet or possibly piece of foil.
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Bake at 400 degrees till cheese begins to heat, 10 to 15 min.
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Remove from oven.
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Trim each asparagus spear to 5 1/2 inches.
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Place asparagus spears on top of cheese like spokes of wheel.
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Place cherry tomatoes in decorative fashion, cut-side up, on cheese.
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Lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Season to taste with salt.
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Bake at 400 degrees till cheese is bubbly and asparagus is tender, about 15 min.
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This recipe yields 10 servings.