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Leek and cheese tart with mastiha flavor

Leek and cheese tart with mastiha flavor

Ingredients for 6 servings

  • 1 large leek cleaned washed and cut into thin rings
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sheet of fresh or frozen puff pastry at room temperature
  • 1 tsp small mastic crystals ground with ½ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup grated feta and 4-5 tbsp extra for topping
  • ½ cup cream cheese or mascarpone
  • ½ cup mizithra cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the sheet of fresh puff pastry into the tart pan (a standard size pan, about 25 cm in diameter). Gently press the pastry onto the pan. Use a sharp knife to trim any excess edges. Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork and place the prepared pan in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Heat the butter in a pan and lightly sauté the leek until it softens slightly, brightens in color, and becomes a little glossy. Season with salt and pepper lightly. It should not become too soft.
  3. Blend the three cheeses in a blender along with the egg and cream. Spread the mixture over the tart and add the sautéed leek rings. Sprinkle with nutmeg and the remaining grated feta. Bake the tart for about 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry rises and turns golden, and the cheese mixture sets. Let it cool and serve.