Caerphilly Cheese And Caramelised Leek Tarts Recipe

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   Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, rub in the butter till it resembles fine breadcrumbs and season with freshly grnd black pepper.

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   Beat the egg with the lowfat milk and work into the mix to create a dough.

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   Wrap in cling film and leave to rest for at least 30 min.

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   Heat the butter and heat the oil in a large based frying pan over a medium heat.

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   Add in the leeks and cook, stirring till soft.

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   Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 min or possibly till the leeks have caramelised.

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   Stir in the Madeira and continue to cook, stirring for 4 min or possibly till soft.

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    Put to one side.

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    Roll out the pastry to 4mm and use to line 6 x 3 inch flan tin, trim the edges and prick the base.

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    Chill for 10 min.

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    Preheat the oven to 180 c / 350 f .

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    Line the pastry cases with greaseproof paper and beans and bake for 15 min, remove the greaseproof paper and beans and return to the oven for a further 10 min.

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    Remove from the tins and place on a baking sheet.

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    Preheat the grill to medium.

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    Spoon the leeks into the pastry cases, season with salt, freshly grnd black pepper and lots of freshly minced parsley.

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    Crumble the Caerphilly cheese over the top and put under the preheated grill for 2 min or possibly till the cheese has melted.

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    Serve warm with a fresh salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.