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    Potato Leek Tart

    Published: Sep 11, 2021 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Potato leek tart is an impressive savory tart inspired from the famous potato leek soup, vichyssoise. The savory tart boasts big bold flavors and is layered with a Dijon bechamel, savory leeks and bright fresh thyme.

    Potato leek tart is an impressive savory tart inspired from the famous potato leek soup, vichyssoise. The savory tart boasts big bold flavors and is layered with a Dijon bechamel, savory leeks and bright fresh thyme.

    Potato Leek Galette

    Vichyssoise was one of the first Julia Child recipes I ever made. I fell in love with the simple flavors of leek and potatoes and turning those ingredients into a tart was a no brainer.

    The potatoes are sliced incredibly thin to they cook quickly and evenly and the leeks are sauteed in butter, because, we are dreaming of France, aren't we?

    And to bring it all together, a Dijon mustard bechamel which acts as the glue between the pastry and sliced potatoes. As everything bakes together, the mustard intensifies making it the perfect accompaniment for leeks and potatoes.

    Potato leek tart is an impressive savory tart inspired from the famous potato leek soup, vichyssoise. The savory tart boasts big bold flavors and is layered with a Dijon bechamel, savory leeks and bright fresh thyme.
    Potato leek tart is an impressive savory tart inspired from the famous potato leek soup, vichyssoise. The savory tart boasts big bold flavors and is layered with a Dijon bechamel, savory leeks and bright fresh thyme.

    Ingredients

    • Flour
    • Salt
    • Butter
    • Yogurt
    • Lemon Juice
    • Ice Water
    • Yukon Potatoes
    • Leek 
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Pepper
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Milk
    • Paprika
    • Egg
    • Fresh Thyme

    Instructions

    1. For the dough, add flour and salt and cubed butter to a food processor and pulse until butter is the size of small peas.
    2. In a bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and ice water and add to the flour mixture. Continue pulsing until dough comes together into a ball.
    3. Using floured hands, form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    4. Over medium heat, melt butter in a skillet and add leeks. Saute until just about wilted, about 5-8 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
    5. For the Dijon bechamel, in a small pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until there is no raw flour left. Add the Dijon mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in the heated milk and continue stirring until thickened and mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. When ready, taste for seasoning and set aside.
    6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once dough is chilled, roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 10- 12 inch circle or make 2 smaller tarts.
    7. Once dough is rolled out, transfer it to a non-stick baking sheet before filling. Spread mustard bechamel on dough leaving a 1 in border around the edge, then layer with sauteed leeks and sliced potatoes.
    8. Fold the border over, creating a pattern if you wish. Brush egg wash around the crust and sprinkle with sea salt.
    9. Bake potato leek tart at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and potatoes cooked. Once done, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve.

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    Potato Leek Tart

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Potato leek tart is a savory galette, layered with sauteed leeks, thinly sliced potatoes and a bold Dijon bechamel.
    4.83 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Dough Chilling 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine French, Mediterranean
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 304 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Rolling Pin

    Ingredients
     
     

    Dough

    • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour + more for rolling
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter cut into small cubes
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup ice water

    Filling

    • 2-3 small Yukon potatoes washed and thinly sliced
    • 1 large leek washed and chopped
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Dijon Bechamel

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 ¼ cups whole milk warmed
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Topping

    • 1 egg + water for egg wash
    • Fresh thyme leaves
    • Sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • For the dough, add flour and salt and cubed butter to a food processor and pulse until butter is the size of small peas.
      1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • In a bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and ice water and add to the flour mixture. Continue pulsing until dough comes together into a ball.
      ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup ice water, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • Using floured hands, form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • Over medium heat, melt butter in a skillet and add leeks. Saute until just about wilted, about 5-8 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
      2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large leek
    • For the Dijon bechamel, in a small pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until there is no raw flour left. Add the Dijon mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in the heated milk and continue stirring until thickened and mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes. When ready, taste for seasoning and set aside.
      2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 ¼ cups whole milk, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
      Once dough is chilled, roll out on a lightly floured surface to a 10- 12 inch circle or make 2 smaller tarts.
    • Once dough is rolled out, transfer it to a non-stick baking sheet before filling. Spread mustard bechamel on dough leaving a 1 in border around the edge, then layer with sauteed leeks and sliced potatoes.
      2-3 small Yukon potatoes
    • Fold the border over, creating a pattern if you wish. Brush egg wash around the crust and sprinkle with sea salt.
      1 egg + water for egg wash
    • Bake potato leek tart at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and potatoes cooked. Once done, garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve.

    Notes

    Tip: After slicing potatoes, soak them in cold water while you're preparing the rest of the dish, which will help potatoes get more crispy. Then pat try with paper towels before dressing in vinaigrette.
    If you see the crust is getting dark to quickly, cover tart with foil and continue baking.
    Recipe makes  large tart or 2 smaller ones.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 835IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Giangi Townsend says

      October 18, 2021 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      You got me at potatoes! Love this tarte and love my two favorite fall ingredients. A sure delight

      Reply
    2. Nancy says

      December 31, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      What exactly is the vinaigrette for? I don’t see any further instructions for it after it is made. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        January 01, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Hi Nancy...its in step 4, says to toss the potatoes with the vinaigrette!

        Reply
        • Kate says

          November 17, 2021 at 3:20 pm

          5 stars
          I see no information about the vinaigrette for the potatoes...what are they supposed to be dressed in? I don't see any additional ingredients listed...help!

          Reply
          • Samantha says

            November 19, 2021 at 12:11 pm

            Hi Kate! I actually updated the recipe a little while ago and omitted the vinaigrette for ease of steps, so it should not be on the post. The tart is delicious without it, but the original recipe had a quick vinaigrette of Dijon, olive oil and a touch of honey that was brushed over the potatoes.

            Reply
    3. ross wieser says

      October 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      I soaked the potato in cold water for 18 hours and combined caramelized onions with the leeks and the results were truly Lyonnaise!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        October 30, 2017 at 9:20 pm

        Sounds lovely!!! Thank you for sharing Ross 🙂

        Reply
    4. mila furman says

      June 19, 2015 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful recipe! I love the classic leak potato combo. It just tastes so...French!!! Beautifully done! And gorgeous pics!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        June 20, 2015 at 9:01 am

        Thank you so much Mila!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Julie says

      May 29, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks fabulous! I can just imagine the flavor this has. I love savory tarts. Im going to have to try this one next time I need a carb overload.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        May 31, 2015 at 7:43 am

        Haha Thank you so much for the comment Julie!! Yes, definitely make this AFTER the workout, perhaps??

        Reply

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