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Cholera, Swiss potato, leek, apple and cheese pie

Cholera is a Swiss pie from Valais that layers potatoes, leeks, apples and raclette cheese between two sheets of puff pastry. For 4 people, it takes 1 hour 30 minutes at a medium skill level, for about €2.40 per person. The trick is seasoning every single layer and letting the pie rest before you cut it.

Here's a Cholera for you, a Swiss pie from Valais filled with potatoes, leeks, apples and cheese, golden on top, served with a salad.

Cholera, Swiss potato, leek, apple and cheese pie
Total time
1 h 30
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€2.40
Calories per person
640 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Cholera surprises people with its sweet and savory mix. Soft potatoes and leeks meet apple for a touch of freshness, and raclette cheese ties everything into a melting filling under a golden, crisp crust. It's a hearty winter dish that fills you up without any fuss.

This is a pie to make on a lazy Sunday, when you have time to peel and layer everything calmly. Kids usually love this sweet and savory, melty combination, and leftovers reheat really well for lunch the next day.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Puff pastry sheet 2
  • Raclette cheese 250 g
  • Butter 20 g
  • Egg 1

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 500 g
  • Leeks 3
  • Apples 2
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Thinly slice the leeks and cook them gently in butter, without browning. 10 min

    Cover the pan so they soften in their own steam.

  2. Peel the potatoes and apples, then cut them into thin slices.

    Use a mandoline for even, regular slices.

  3. Line a pie dish with one pastry sheet, layer potatoes, leeks, apples and sliced cheese, season with salt and pepper.

    Season every single layer, otherwise the center stays bland.

  4. Cover with the second pastry sheet, seal the edges, cut a small hole in the center and brush with beaten egg.

    The hole lets steam escape while baking.

  5. Bake at 200°C, let it cool for ten minutes, then serve with the dressed salad. 50 min

    Letting it rest means you'll get clean, neat slices.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the cooked leeks well, excess water will make the bottom crust soggy.
  • Cut the potatoes and apples into slices of the same thickness for even cooking.
  • Pick a raclette cheese that melts smoothly, it should bind the layers without turning oily.

The variations

  • Swap the raclette cheese for reblochon or emmental for a different flavor.
  • Add bacon bits between the leek layers for a heartier, non vegetarian version.
  • For a quicker version, use potatoes that are already steamed, which cuts down the baking time.
  • For faster baking, make small individual pies instead of one large one, they cook in less time.

What to serve it with

  • Well dressed green salad
  • Pickles or small pickled onions
  • Black tea or sweet cider

Storage

Cholera keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once baked and fully cooled. Reheat it in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the crust crisp.

Questions about this dish

Can you make Cholera ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble it the day before and keep it unbaked in the fridge, well covered. Bake it the day you plan to serve it, the baking time stays the same.

What cheese can replace raclette cheese?

Reblochon or any semi soft cheese that melts well works just as nicely. Avoid overly dry cheeses, they won't bind the layers together.

Why are there apples in a savory pie?

Apple brings a sweet, slightly tangy note that balances the cheese and potatoes. It's the signature touch of this dish from Valais.

Does Cholera freeze well?

Yes, once baked and completely cooled, it freezes without any issue. Thaw it in the fridge, then reheat it in the oven to get the crust crisp again.

How long does it take to make a Cholera, a Swiss pie filled with potatoes, leeks, apples and cheese, served with a salad?

Count 1 h 30 in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.

How many calories are in a Cholera, a Swiss pie filled with potatoes, leeks, apples and cheese, served with a salad?

About 640 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Cholera, a Swiss pie filled with potatoes, leeks, apples and cheese, served with a salad cost?

About €2.40 per serving, or €9.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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