There’s a scent that marks the arrival of autumn: the sweetness of leeks meeting warm butter, hazelnuts slowly toasting, and a hint of thyme filling the air. A balance of aromas and sensations that invites you to pause and savor the season at a slower pace.
Lidia Forlivesi’s (@nonsolofood) leek tarte tatin captures it all — both sweet and savory, with the crispness of the brisée pastry and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts.
A simple yet characterful comfort food that finds perfect harmony in a glass of our R.D.O. Ponente Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Rive di Ogliano Brut.
Its creamy bubbles, mineral freshness, and delicate spicy notes complement the sweetness of the leeks and the roundness of the cheeses, making every bite balanced and enveloping.

 

The recipe

Leek Tarte Tatin
Serves 4

 

For the Brisée Pastry
120 g all-purpose flour – 60 g cold butter – 25–30 g ice-cold water – ½ tsp salt – ½ tsp thyme.
Mix the flour, salt, thyme, and butter cut into small pieces. Add the ice-cold water and form a disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

For the Filling
1 leek + 60 g onion – 10 g butter – 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil – 1 tsp sugar – salt – pepper – 30 g Parmesan – 50 g Asiago.
Sauté the leeks and onion with butter, olive oil, and sugar. Let cool slightly, then mix in the cheeses.

For the Caramelized Leeks
5 leeks – 15 g butter – 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 1 tbsp brown sugar – 1 tbsp honey – thyme – salt – pepper.
In an ovenproof pan, melt the butter, oil, sugar, and honey with the thyme. Add the leeks cut into cylinders and sauté until golden, about 10–15 minutes.

Assemble by covering the caramelized leeks with the filling and then the rolled-out brisée (4–5 mm thick). Bake at 180 °C (356 °F) for 40–45 minutes.
Invert while still warm and finish with toasted hazelnuts and a few sprigs of fresh thyme.

 

 

This recipe is the result of a collaboration between Masottina and the food creator Lidia Forlivesi, who is also featured in La Cucina Italiana — the prestigious Italian cooking magazine, complete with photos, cooking tips, and tutorials.
Together, we share a new way to experience wine: through pairing experiences, seasonality, and discovery.

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