Cardamom Pears & Caramelized Leek Custard Tart

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 large leek, finely chopped and lightly sauté till golden
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 1 egg
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 5 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into wedges
• 6 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 pre-baked tart shell
• Garnish fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• A pinch Salt
• A pinch Pepper

Method

1. 1

   Pre-heat your oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Whisk together egg, egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while continuously whisking.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan, add vanilla extract, caramelized leeks, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to cook on medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Pour the custard onto the pre-baked tart shell. Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly set.

6. 6

   While the custard tart is baking, prepare your cardamom pears. In a large pan, combine pears, cardamom, honey and 2 cups of water. Simmer until the pears are tender and glazed.

7. 7

   Arrange the pear wedges on top of the lightly set custard in a star formation and continue to bake for another 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Allow the tart to cool before garnishing with fresh mint leaves. Slice and serve!