Quiche
Elevate your breakfast, brunch, or light dinner with this classic quiche recipe—a savory pie that perfectly balances a flaky, buttery crust with a creamy, custard-like filling. Featuring smoky crumbled bacon and nutty Gruyère cheese, every bite is rich, indulgent, and packed with flavor. The combination of heavy cream, milk, and eggs creates a silky texture, while optional freshly grated nutmeg adds a subtle hint of warmth. This quiche is both elegant and approachable, with a golden crust baked to perfection and a satisfyingly rich center. Ideal for entertaining or meal prepping, it's delicious served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile crowd-pleaser. Simple yet sophisticated, this homemade quiche is a celebration of time-honored French-inspired comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 4 large Eggs
- 240 milliliters Heavy cream
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 100 grams Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 100 grams Gruyère cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and, using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart or pie pan. Press the dough into the pan, trimming any overhang, and prick the base with a fork.
Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes to firm the base. Set the crust aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until smooth.
Evenly distribute the cooked and crumbled bacon and shredded Gruyère cheese over the baked crust.
Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese, filling the crust but leaving a small gap at the top to prevent overflow.
Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.2 g | 330% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.1 g | 700% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1403 mg | 468% | |
| Sodium | 5647 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 117.8 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 1332 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1152 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
