Title: Three-Onion Tart
Categories: Dessert Vegetable
Yield: 8 Servings

3		Leeks, white part only, washed and thinly sliced
1	c	Thinly sliced sweet white onion, such as Vidalia
1/4	c	Chopped garlic
4	tb	Butter
2		Eggs
2		Yolks
2	c	Cream
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste
	pn	Freshly gorund nutmeg
1	c	Grated Gruyere cheese
		9" pie shell, partially baked

Cook leeks, onions and garlic in melted butter over medium heat 20 minutes, or until cooked through and tender. Remove and cool.

Heat oven to 300'F. Mix together eggs, yolks, cream and seasonings. Place leek mixture in bottom of pie crust and add egg mixture to 1/2" of top. Spread Gruyere cheese evenly over top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set and lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

NOTE: You can also make the tarts in mini-tart crusts, or press crust into mini-muffin tins.

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