Welsh Leek Pie Recipe

Name: Welsh Leek Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 leeks; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 lemon, juice and grated rind; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 cups cottage cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese; 4 eggs; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs; 1 pie crust, for (8-inch)

Servings: persons

6 leeks
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 lemon, juice and grated rind
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups cottage cheese or 8 ounces cream cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
1 pie crust, for (8-inch)

1
Clean leeks well and chop in 1-inch pieces.
2
Boil chicken broth and lemon juice, rind and butter.
3
Add leeks and cook uncovered 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Beat together cheese, cream and eggs until creamy and well blended.
5
Add 1/2 cup cooking broth while stirring.
6
Add to cooked leeks and simmer until thickened (light cream sauce).
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Grease pie plate. Dust with bread crumbs. Line with pie crust.
9
Flute edges. Pour in leek mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes until golden and custard is set.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 leeks, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 lemon, juice and grated rind, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Welsh Leek Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Welsh Leek Pie

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