Recipe Collection from the Northwest Region

Ingredients	Leek and Goat Cheese Tart
1 oz Goat Cheese 1 Recipe Shortcrust Pastry 12 oz Leeks, Trimmed 6 oz Goat Cheese 3 Large Eggs 2 Rashers of Bacon, Chopped 7 oz Creme Fraiche or Heavy Cream 4 Spring Onions, trimmed and sliced Salt & Pepper to Taste	Traditionally,
Recipe Data	Directions
Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 30 min. Cooking Time: 2 Hrs. Special Tips & Hints	Preheat oven to 350F Brush the pastry in the tin with beaten egg and blind bake the pie pastry for about 20 minutes Wash and thoroughly clean the leeks and cut into 1/2" slices Saute the leeks in a frying pan for about 15 minutes with the bacon and salt.. Drain the leeks when done and combine with the goats cheese. In a jug or bowl mix the beaten eggs with the creme fraiche/cream and salt and pepper. Spread the leeks and cheese mixture over the pastry case followed by the chopped spiring onions. Pour the egg mixture over the top and cook for 35 minutes or untiul golden brown. Allow to stand for 10 minuutes when done.