Leeks Royale for 6 guests :
1 kg of leeks (the white part only)
3 eggs
2 dl of cream
For the sauce :
2 dl of double cream
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Wash the leeks well. Slice them into large 3 cm circles.
Melt 60 gr of butter in a saucepan, add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and add some grated nutmeg. Sweat this mixture gently for 20 min ans then set aside.
Align 6 small porcelain molds (such as those used when making “crème renversée”).
Mix eggs, double cream and some salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
Fill the molds halfway with this mixture. Add the leeks and then pour the remaining egg mixture over them.
COOK IN THE OVEN, IN A BAIN MARIE FOR 50 MIN AT A TEMPERATURE OF 200°F (90°C or th 4).
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