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Photo: Ceretto's winery in La Morra, a renovated chapel originally built in 1900 and updated by English artist David Tremlett and American artist Sol LeWitt.

Boil the leeks for about 20 minutes, then drain and chop them. Put the chopped leeks in a bowl, add Parmesan cheese, butter, the beaten egg yolks, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites, and add them to the leek mixture. Pour into a buttered tin and bake for about 20 minutes. Unmold the pudding and serve it warm.

Note: You could also bake these puddings in individual ramekins dishes or other over proof dishes.