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Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie)

Swiss · Dinner · Medium

Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie)

Total
2 hr
Prep
50 min
Serves
6
Calories
640
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Flaky pastry encloses potatoes, leeks, apples and melted cheese in a savory-sweet pie from Switzerland's Valais region.

Apples bring a gentle sweetness to Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie), balancing the leeks and rich cheese inside its pastry shell. The filling is cooked and cooled first so the base has a chance to crisp rather than steam.

Use a firm apple that holds its shape and waxy potatoes that stay in cubes. Keep the puff pastry cold while you prepare the filling, then seal the lid firmly around the edge before baking.

CheesySavorySweetBakingComfort FoodNut-freeEgg-free

Method

  1. Put potato in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for until just tender, drain well and spread on a plate.

  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook leek and onion for until soft, then add apple and cook for until its edges soften.

  3. Combine vegetables and potato with salt and black pepper. Cool for , then stir in raclette cheese. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  4. Roll one puff pastry sheet large enough to line a 9-inch pie dish with a small overhang. Spoon in the cooled filling. Cover with the second sheet, trim and crimp the edges together.

  5. Cut three vents in the lid and brush with milk. Bake on the lower oven rack for until deeply golden and crisp underneath. Rest for before slicing.

Forkue tips

  • Fontina can replace raclette. Check the pastry ingredient list for egg if serving someone who avoids it, and choose vegetarian cheese when needed.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat slices on a sheet pan at 350°F (175°C) until hot and crisp; avoid the microwave if you want the pastry to stay flaky.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

640Calories
15gProtein
55gCarbs
41gFat

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Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie): FAQ

Is the apple meant to make the pie sweet?

Only gently. A firm, tart apple balances the salty cheese and soft leeks without turning the filling into dessert. Avoid sweetened applesauce here.

Why is the bottom soggy?

The filling may have been warm or wet when added. Drain the potatoes, cool the vegetables and bake low in the oven so heat reaches the pastry base.

How do I store and reheat Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie)?

Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat slices on a sheet pan at 350°F (175°C) until hot and crisp; avoid the microwave if you want the pastry to stay flaky.

How long does Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie) take?

About 2 hr in total: 50 min prep and 1 hr 10 min cooking.

What do I need to make Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie)?

The key ingredients are puff pastry, potato, leek, onion, apple and raclette cheese, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Cholera (Swiss Potato and Leek Pie)?

Fontina can replace raclette. Check the pastry ingredient list for egg if serving someone who avoids it, and choose vegetarian cheese when needed.

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