Flamiche

• Butter2¾ oz
• Leek2¼ lb
• Salt½ tsp
• Creme Fraiche1¼ cups
• Egg1
• Egg Yolks3
• Nutmeg¼ teaspoon
• Plain Flour8 oz
• Salt½ tsp
• Butter2 oz
• Lard2 oz
• Cheddar Cheese1¾ oz
• Water2 tbs

Instructions

1. 1

   For the pastry, sift the flour and salt into the bowl of a food processor, add the butter and lard, then whizz together briefly until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Tip the mixture into a bowl, then stir in the cheese and enough of the water for the mixture to come together.

3. 3

   Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.

4. 4

   Roll out thinly and line a 23cm x 4cm loose-?bottomed fluted flan tin.

5. 5

   Prick the base with a fork.

6. 6

   Chill for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   02.Melt the 75g butter in a saucepan over a low heat, then add the leeks and the salt.

8. 8

   Cover and cook for ?10 minutes until soft.

9. 9

   Uncover the pan, increase the heat and cook ?for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated.

10. 10

    Spoon onto a plate and leave to cool.

11. 11

    03.Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6.

12. 12

    Line the pastry case with baking paper and baking beans or rice and blind bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are biscuit-coloured.

13. 13

    Remove the paper and beans/rice and return the case to the oven for 7-10 minutes until the base is crisp and lightly golden.

14. 14

    Remove and set aside.

15. 15

    Reduce the oven temperature to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5.

16. 16

    04.Put the crème fraîche into a bowl with the whole egg, egg yolks and nutmeg.

17. 17

    Lightly beat together, then season.

18. 18

    Stir in the leeks.

19. 19

    Spoon ?the mixture into the tart case and bake for 35-40 minutes until set ?and lightly golden.

20. 20

    Remove from ?the oven and leave for 10 minutes.

21. 21

    Take out of the tin and serve.