I often remember my love of quiche during the hot summer evenings, when I want to feel that satisfaction that only hearty savoury food can provide, but just can’t face eating anything hot.
For all the wonderful variety of quiches that now exist, the classic quiche lorraine will always be king. Or queen, rather.
The pastry is a pâte brisée, and the recipe is here; I always make my pastry in batches and store it in the freezer until I need it.
The classics are the classics for a reason, and this quiche lorraine is no exception. This is my 'easy to make, and easy to remember' version, that I make so often I don't need to look at my recipe any more. A winner every time, with adults and children alike.
Prep Time1 hourhr
Cook Time1 hourhr
Course: Pastry
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
Pastry case
300gpâte brisée
Filling
150gham(or cooked lardons)
100gcheddar cheese, grated
3largeeggs
150mlmilk
150mldouble cream
pinchground nutmeg
good grindsalt and pepper
sprinklechives, finely chopped
Instructions
Pastry case
On a piece of baking parchment, roll out the pastry into a circle, slightly larger than the (23cm/9-inch) tart tin, and about 3mm thick.
Lift up the baking parchment and invert over the tart tin. Peel back the baking parchment.
Carefully lift up the edges, and ease the pastry down into the tin.Push and press the pastry into every crease of the tin, leaving a small lip over the side of the tin.
Patch areas where required, trying to keep the pastry the same thickness. Move the tart tin to the fridge for 20 minutes, or to the freezer for 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan
Use a paring knife to trim the pastry, flush against the top of the tart tin.
Prick the base of the pastry case with a fork, and then line the tart with ovenproof clingfilm or baking parchment, and fill with uncooked rice.
Bake the pastry case for 20 minutes, then lift out the rice parcel. Bake for another 10-12 minutes, until the pastry is completely cooked.
Leave the pastry case to cool completely and dry out.
Filling
Increase the temperature of the oven to 200c/180c fan
Distribute the ham around the bottom of the pastry case.Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top, as evenly as possible.
Crack the eggs into a large jug, and whisk lightly to break up the yolks.Add the milk and cream, along with the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk briefly to incorporate.
Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case, then sprinkle over some finely chopped chives.
Transfer the quiche into the centre of the oven, and bake for about 30 minutes, until the middle is just set, and pleasingly browned.
Leave to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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