Name: Triple-Cream and Leek Mini Quiche with Pea Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (225 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, diced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey; 3 tbsp (45 ml) cold water; 2 small triple-cream cheese rounds, about 4 1/2 oz (125 g) each; 1 leek, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1 1/4 cups (115 g) snap peas, blanched and cooled; 1/2 cup (75 g) frozen peas, blanched and cooled; 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey; 12 mint leaves, torn; 1/2 cup (15 g) pea shoots (optional)

Preparation

Crust
- In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and honey. Pulse until the butter forms pea-sized pieces. Add the water and pulse again until the dough begins to form. Add more water, if needed. Remove the dough and shape into 4 balls.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into a disc 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Line four 6-inch (15 cm) mini cast iron skillets or ramekins, about 1 1/4 inches (3.5 cm) deep. Remove any excess dough. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Filling
- With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a work surface, remove the top and bottom cheese rind. Cut each cheese round in half to obtain 4 slices. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, soften the leek in the butter. Add the cream and let it reduce by half. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk together. Add the leek mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly between the mini skillets and place a cheese slice in the centre. Place the skillets on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown. Let cool.
Pea Salad
- Split the snap peas in half lengthwise, if desired. In a bowl, toss the snap peas, peas and honey together. Season with salt and pepper.
- When ready to serve, top each mini quiche with the pea salad, mint and pea shoots.

Triple-Cream and Leek Mini Quiche with Pea Salad

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