# Braised Leeks with Cream and White Wine

This is a recipe for braised leeks with cream and white wine, which can be served as a side dish or on its own with crusty bread.

- Total time: 75 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- leeks
- butter
- salt
- tarragon leaves
- anchovy
- thyme leaves
- white wine
- heavy cream
- lemon zest
- bay leaves

## Instructions

1. Trim the ends of the leeks.
2. Remove the outer layers of the leeks until no dirt is visible.
3. Cut the leeks into 1.5 to 2-inch chunks.
4. Soak the cut leeks in water to remove any grit.
5. Butter a roasting tray.
6. Sprinkle salt at the base of the roasting tray.
7. Arrange the leek chunks in the roasting tray.
8. Sprinkle salt over the leeks.
9. Place tarragon leaves over the leeks.
10. Melt butter in a small pan.
11. Add anchovies to the melted butter.
12. Add a small pinch of thyme leaves to the pan.
13. Let the butter, anchovies, and thyme sizzle for a minute.
14. Add white wine to the pan.
15. Add heavy cream to the pan.
16. Add lemon zest to the pan.
17. Add a pinch of salt to the cream mixture.
18. Pour the cream mixture over the leeks in the roasting tray.
19. Tuck bay leaves in and around the leeks.
20. Dot the top of the leeks with butter.
21. Cover the roasting tray with aluminum foil.
22. Roast in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 45 minutes.
23. Remove foil and check the leeks after about 30 minutes.
24. Crank the oven heat up to 400°F (200°C).
25. Return the leeks to the oven and check after another 30 minutes.
26. Let the braised leeks sit for a minute to soak up any remaining liquid.
27. Remove the bay leaves.
28. Serve the braised leeks on a plate.
29. Spoon the pan juices over the served leeks.
30. Serve with crusty bread.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- roasting tray
- small pan
- wooden spoon
- grater
- aluminum foil
- oven
- tongs
- serving plate

## Tips

- Trim the ends of the leeks and remove outer layers until no dirt is visible.
- Soak cut leeks in water to remove grit.
- Cover with foil during the first part of roasting to prevent bubbling over and ensure even cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-10-11

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