Leek, Brie, and Watercress Quiche

This savoury tart, with a rich & luxurious filling encased in a famous golden puff pastry crust by Pidy, will be the hit of any party. Simple, yet delicious!

Leek, Brie, and Watercress Quiche

Ingredients:

For the pastry:

  • Piddy neutral pastry cases

 

For the filling:

    • 25g Butter
    • 2 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced thinly
    • 100g brie cheese, cut into small cubes
    • 1/2 cup watercress, roughly chopped
    • 3 large eggs
    •  240ml double cream
    • Salt and pepper
    • A pinch of grated nutmeg

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 150’c
  2. Prepare the filling  -heat the butter and add the sliced leeks and cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened  Let them cool for a few minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg  Stir in the cooked leeks, brie cubes, and chopped watercress
  4. Assemble the quiche – pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry shell. Spread it out evenly, making sure the brie is well-distributed
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top
  6. Allow the quiche to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature

I garnished with a blanched julienne of leek micro watercress and red vein sorrel.