Smoked Ham Pie Swedish Quiche Skinkpaj
Experience a taste of Sweden with this irresistibly savory Smoked Ham Pie, or Skinkpaj, a traditional Swedish quiche that's as comforting as it is flavorful. This recipe features a buttery, homemade crust filled with rich, smoky diced ham, sweet sautéed yellow onion, and a creamy custard blend of eggs, heavy cream, and milk. Enhanced with a generous layer of grated Gruyère or Västerbotten cheese and a hint of nutmeg, this quiche bakes to golden perfection, delivering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a crisp green salad for an authentic Scandinavian meal. Keywords: smoked ham pie, Swedish quiche, skinkpaj recipe, savory pie, authentic Swedish cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 200 grams Smoked ham, diced
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Eggs
- 300 milliliters Heavy cream
- 100 milliliters Whole milk
- 150 grams Gruyère or Västerbotten cheese, grated
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Butter or oil, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and diced unsalted butter. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add cold water gradually and mix until the dough comes together into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) tart or pie pan with butter or oil. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit the pan. Gently press the dough into the pan and trim any overhanging edges.
Prick the base of the pastry with a fork and blind bake it by placing parchment paper and pie weights (or dried beans) inside. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in a small amount of butter or oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the diced smoked ham and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, grated cheese, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Spread the ham and onion mixture evenly over the pre-baked pastry shell. Pour the egg and cream mixture over it, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Allow the quiche to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Smoked Ham Pie Swedish Quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.2 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.7 g | 588% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 3772 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*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.
