Crab and leek tart
A creamy, savoury tart of sweet crab and soft leeks in a crisp pastry case, lovely warm or cold.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.02 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 23cm tart tin with the pastry, prick the base and chill for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Line with baking paper and baking beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for 5 minutes more.
20 min - 3
Soften the leeks in the butter for 8 minutes until sweet. Cool slightly.
8 min - 4
Whisk the eggs and cream together. Stir in the crab, leeks, chives and half the cheddar. Season with pepper.
- 5
Pour into the pastry case and top with the remaining cheddar.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes until just set with a slight wobble. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
30 min
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