Mary Berry Ham and Leek Pie
Mary Berry Ham and Leek Pie is a traditional British savory pie inspired by home-style cooking and refined through Mary Berry’s practical approach. It features cooked ham folded into a creamy leek sauce, topped or encased with pastry, then baked until crisp and golden. The filling stays soft and flavorful, while the pastry adds structure and contrast.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
-
Cooked ham – 300 g, diced
-
Leeks – 2 medium, cleaned and sliced
-
Butter – 40 g
-
Plain flour – 40 g
-
Milk – 300 ml
-
Double cream – 100 ml
-
Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon
-
Salt – to taste
-
Black pepper – to taste
-
Ready-made puff pastry – 375 g
-
Egg – 1, beaten (for glazing)
Instructions
-
Soften the leeks – Melt butter in a pan and cook leeks gently until soft.
-
Make the roux – Stir in flour and cook briefly to remove raw taste.
-
Add milk slowly – Whisk to form a smooth, thick sauce.
-
Finish the sauce – Stir in cream, mustard, seasoning, and ham.
-
Cool slightly – Let the filling cool before adding pastry.
-
Prepare the pastry – Roll and place over the pie dish, sealing edges.
-
Glaze and bake – Brush with egg and bake until golden and crisp.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-ham-and-leek-pie/