Simple Leek and Ricotta TartsCon Polous
Editor's note: The recipe below is from Donna Hay's book,Instant Entertaining.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
500 grams (1 pound) fresh ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
600 grams (20 ounces) ready-prepared puff pastry
1 leek, trimmed and finely sliced
45 grams (1 1/2 ounces) butter, melted
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Place the ricotta, parmesan and eggs in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick. Cut into 4 x 15 cm (6 inch) squares and place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper. Spread the ricotta mixture over the pastry squares leaving a 2 cm (3/4 inch) border. Place the leek on top of the ricotta mixture and brush with the butter. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt, and pepper and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the leek is golden. Serve with the fennel and parsley salad .
From Instant Entertaining by by Donna Hay, (C) 2006 The Ecco Press
