Creamy Leek, Mushroom & Chestnut Pie

A rich, creamy filling of leeks, mushrooms and Whole Chestnuts topped with golden puff pastry. Comforting, hearty and packed with flavour, this crowd-pleasing pie is perfect for cosy family dinners and weekend entertaining.

 

Written by Madeleines Meals
Creamy Leek, Mushroom & Chestnut Pie
Ingredients
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 400g mushrooms, sliced
  • 100g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 250ml vegetable stock
  • 125ml unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 150ml non-dairy cream
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 sheet vegan puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tbsp non-dairy milk, for brushing
  • Pinch dried thyme
  • Mashed potatoes, peas or gravy (optional)

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to release their moisture and colour lightly.
  5. Stir through the leeks and Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts and cook for a few more minutes until softened.
  6. Season with the dried thyme, salt and black pepper.
  7. In a jug, whisk together the vegetable stock, non-dairy milk and cornflour until smooth.
  8. Pour the mixture into the pan and stir well.
  9. Add the non-dairy cream and wholegrain mustard. Cook gently until the sauce thickens. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  10. Transfer the filling to an ovenproof pie dish.
  11. Lay the puff pastry over the top and crimp the edges with a fork.
  12. Brush lightly with non-dairy milk and sprinkle with a little dried thyme.
  13. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  14. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

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