Caerphilly and leek tart
A crumbly Welsh cheese and leek tart in crisp shortcrust, lovely hot or cold.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.70 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a 23 cm tart tin with the pastry, prick the base and chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Bake the pastry case blind with baking paper and baking beans for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and bake for 5 minutes more.
20 min - 3
Melt the butter and cook the leeks for 8 minutes until soft. Spread in the case with half the cheese.
8 min - 4
Whisk the eggs, cream, mustard and chives. Pour over the leeks and scatter on the remaining cheese.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes until just set and golden.
30 min - 6
Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.