Tomato Pesto Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with this Tomato Pesto Quiche, a show-stopping dish packed with savory flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make recipe combines a flaky pre-made pie crust with a creamy egg and heavy cream custard, layered with aromatic basil pesto, gooey mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish, this quiche is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, brunch, or light lunch, the recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that's rich, flavorful, and utterly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges if necessary. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Spread the basil pesto evenly over the bottom of the chilled pie crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pesto layer.
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the pesto and cheese in the pie crust.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them cut-side up on top of the egg mixture, distributing them evenly.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the quiche filling.
Place the quiche on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.6 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.8 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 4132 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1275 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*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.
