Description
Quiche lorraine delivers a classic French comfort dish brimming with crispy bacon, silky eggs, and rich cheese nestled in a buttery pastry crust. Creamy, savory flavors will transport you straight to a charming Parisian bistro with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) grated cheddar
- 3 slices thick ham
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- A few sprigs of thyme
Pastry Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) plain flour
- 100 grams (3.53 ounces) butter
- 1 egg
- Water if needed
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 125 milliliters (4.23 fluid ounces) double cream
- 125 milliliters (4.23 fluid ounces) milk
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, preparing for a delectable quiche lorraine creation.
- In a mixing bowl, delicately blend flour, butter, and salt using fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Incorporate the egg into the dough, kneading gently on a floured surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to relax the pastry.
- Carefully roll out the chilled dough to fit a 24cm tart tin, gently pressing into the greased surface. Blind bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Sauté onions in butter over medium heat, caramelizing them to a rich golden brown. Spread evenly across the pre-baked tart shell.
- Whisk together eggs, cream, and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper to create a silky custard base.
- Artfully distribute ham, cheese, and tomatoes across the onion-lined tart shell, then pour the custard mixture over the ingredients.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, garnishing with fresh thyme. The center should remain slightly wobbly when gently shaken.
- While the quiche bakes, prepare a quick side salad by halving or quartering tomatoes and tossing with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, allowing the filling to set and the pastry edges to crisp.
- Slice and serve alongside the prepared salad, enjoying the quiche at your preferred temperature – hot, warm, or cold.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or Emmental for a more complex flavor profile.
- Use chilled butter and ice-cold water when making the pastry to ensure a flaky, tender crust.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop deep, sweet undertones without burning.
- Customize the quiche by substituting ham with bacon, spinach, or mushrooms for dietary preferences or seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (including 30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 55–70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg