Leek and Goat Cheese Brulee

This is from Canadian Living magazine. Serve it with crisp crackers.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  leeks, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 (130 g) packages  soft fresh goat cheese
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary thyme or sage)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. In skillet heat oil over med heat.
2. Fry leeks garlic pepper salt and cayenne pepper, stirring often, until softened and golden; about 6 minute.
3. Add 1/4 cup water to pan.
4. Scrape into a bowl and let cool.
5. Add goat cheese and herbs to bowl.
6. Mash with fork till smooth.
7. Scrape into a 2 cup ramekin or oven proof dish.
8. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
9. Make ahead; Refrigerate for up to one day.
10. Let stand for 30 min before broiling.
11. Sprinkle evenly with sugar.
12. Broil about 6 inches from heat, until sugar is bubbly and light golden, about 3 minute.