To save time, you can make this recipe with store-bought pie dough; look for refrigerated dough (not frozen piecrusts) made with butter rather than margarine or partially hydrogenated oils.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 2 cups), washed well and dried (see below)

　　1 tablespoon olive oil

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　6 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened

　　2 ounces cream cheese, softened

　　2 tablespoons milk

　　3 large egg yolks

　　1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)

　　1 tablespoon water

　　1 Basic Pie Crust (page 364) or store-bought refrigerated dough (for a 9-inch pie)

　　All-purpose flour, for dusting

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F, with rack on lowest shelf. In a bowl, toss leeks with oil, and season with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 2

Whisk together goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, 2 egg yolks, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat remaining egg yolk with the water, for egg wash.

　　

Step 3

Roll out dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured work surface. (Or unfold store-bought dough.) Place on a baking sheet. Spread goat-cheese mixture on crust, leaving a 2-inch border. Sprinkle leeks evenly on top. Fold edge of dough over filling, pinching folds together to seal. Brush dough with egg wash.

　　

Step 4

Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until crust is golden brown and filling is browned in spots, about 1 hour. Let cool completely on a wire rack. To serve, cut into wedges.

　　

Preparing Leeks

Step 5

Trim root end and dark green tops. Halve leeks lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Wash well in several changes of cold water, swishing leeks to release any grit, until water is clear. Drain, and dry on paper towels.

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