Leek, Apple and Brie Tart

This appetizer is tasty and very impressive! The honey-thyme drizzle adds an interesting finishing flavour note.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

43 minutes

Cooking Time: 8 minutes; Baking Time: 20 minutes

Makes

16 pieces

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Ingredients

  • 4 tsp (20 mL) butter

  • 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Leeks (white and light green parts only)

  • 2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) apple cider vinegar

  • 1 sheet (225 g) frozen butter puff pastry, thawed, chilled

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard

  • 1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Apple (Cortland, Spartan, Northern Spy)

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Ontario Brie Cheese (about 2 oz/60 g)

Drizzle:

  • 4 tsp (20 mL) Ontario Honey

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Thyme Leaves

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard

Instructions

In medium nonstick skillet, melt 2 tsp (10 mL) of the butter over medium heat; cook leeks, 1 clove of the garlic, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes, until leeks are tender. Stir in thyme. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate to cool, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, melt remaining butter and garlic over medium-low heat. Stir in vinegar and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) of pepper. Set aside.

Unroll puff pastry. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet; using fork, poke entire surface. Brush mustard over pastry, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) border. Scatter leek mixture over pastry and arrange apple slices on top. Brush with butter mixture and scatter cheese over top. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is golden.

Drizzle: In small bowl, combine honey, thyme and mustard. Cut tart into pieces and drizzle with honey mixture.

Nutritional Information

1 Piece:

  • Protein: 2 grams
  • Fat: 7 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 12 grams
  • Calories: 114
  • Fibre: 0 grams
  • Sodium: 140 mg