An elegant and succulent reinterpretation for your Christmas celebration.
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Equipe Receita Solta
"A rustic pie with a flaky base and edges filled with shredded chicken breast wrapped in a leek, onion, nutmeg, and fresh cream béchamel. Gratinated with thick parmesan cheese and thyme leaves."
- The roux made with butter, flour, and warm milk thickens the filling, preventing the puff pastry from becoming soggy underneath. - The thinly sliced leek, slowly sautéed, imparts a subtle vegetal sweetness that complements the chicken. - The folded edges of puff pastry brushed with beaten egg grow flaky and golden in the medium oven.
Prepare the Leeks: In a wide pot, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sliced leek and saute over low heat for approximately 8-10 minutes, until it is very soft and sweet.
Create the Roux: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan with the sautéed leeks. When melted, add the wheat flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour. This is the crucial point for a lump-free sauce with an ideal texture.
Add the Liquid: Incorporate the hot milk gradually, stirring vigorously with a whisk to avoid the formation of lumps. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly. The professional technique is to incorporate the hot milk little by little.
Finish the Creamy Filling: Remove from heat and add the fresh heavy cream, shredded chicken, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well so that all the flavors incorporate. Ajuste os temperos, se necessário. Let the filling cool down.
Prepare the Dough and Fill: Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium temperature). Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking dish. Pour the warmed filling over the dough, spreading evenly. The most important tip is not to overload the dough, leaving a 2-3 cm border.
Fold and Brush: Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the filling, creating a rustic edge. Brush the surface of the dough with the beaten egg to ensure a beautiful golden color. Spread the grated parmesan cheese and fresh thyme over the dough and the edges.
Asse a Torta: Leve ao forno pré-aquecido por 35 a 45 minutos, ou até que a massa folhada esteja dourada e crocante, e o recheio borbulhando. Monitore para que não doure demais. O erro mais comum é assar por tempo insuficiente, resultando em massa pálida e mole.
Sirva: Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps to stabilize the filling and facilitates cutting into perfect portions. Serve with a fresh green salad.
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- Add 1 cup of butter-sautéed cremini mushrooms along with the leek sauté. - Add steamed green corn or fresh peas to add points of color and sweetness to the filling. - Sprinkle white sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the brushed edges of puff pastry.
- The laminated puff pastry can be substituted with traditional butter pie dough (pâte brisée). - Cooked chicken breast can be substituted with shredded boneless chicken thighs or leftover roast chicken. - Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese can be replaced by grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese.
Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat while keeping the puff pastry crispy, place in the preheated oven at 170°C for 12 minutes; avoid using the microwave.
Freeze the already baked and cold pie wrapped in aluminum foil and an airtight bag for up to 60 days. To consume, heat directly in the oven at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes without defrosting.
Pairs perfectly with a green salad of noble leaves with mustard vinaigrette, white rice, and Chardonnay white wine.
Place the completely cold filling over the dough, bake on the lower rack of the oven at 180°C, and make sure the metal baking pan conducts heat quickly to the base.
Use the white and light green part which are soft and sweet; the dark green leaves are too fibrous for the filling, being more suitable for making vegetable stocks.
Shred the chicken into medium strips to preserve the meaty texture of the protein contrasting with the velvety creaminess of the leek sauce.
In this rustic assembly with folded edges, pre-baking is not necessary; the dough bakes completely together with the creamy filling in the 50 minutes in the oven.
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