Alpkäse-Lauch-Wähe (Liechtenstein Savory Leek & Alpine Cheese Tart) – Authentic Liechtenstein Recipe
Golden Rhine Valley open-faced tart brimming with sweet leeks and nutty melted mountain cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Crisp savory pastry crust, Sweet butter-braised leeks, Aged Alpine Gruyère and egg custard, Nutmeg, Caraway pinch
Ingredients for Alpkäse-Lauch-Wähe (Liechtenstein Savory Leek & Alpine Cheese Tart) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp savory pastry crust, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet butter-braised leeks, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup aged Alpine Gruyère and egg custard
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with nutmeg
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Liechtenstein seasoning (caraway pinch, chives, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, nutmeg, and caraway pinch, chives, black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine crisp savory pastry crust and sweet butter-braised leeks with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with aged Alpine Gruyère and egg custard and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.