Description
Savor French culinary elegance with this classic cheese and onion quiche that delivers rich, creamy flavors in every delectable bite. Golden pastry cradles a silky filling of caramelized onions and melted cheese, promising a delightful meal you’ll eagerly anticipate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) cheddar cheese
- 3 slices thick ham
- 2 onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
Pastry Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) plain flour
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) butter
- 1 whole egg
- Water (as needed)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 125 milliliters (4.2 fluid ounces) double cream
- 125 milliliters (4.2 fluid ounces) milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3–4 sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, preparing for a delectable quiche-making adventure.
- Create pastry dough by gently rubbing flour, butter, and salt together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Knead the egg into the dough using fingertips, then wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to rest and firm up.
- Roll out the chilled pastry on a floured surface and carefully line a 24-centimeter tart pan, ensuring even coverage.
- Blind bake the pastry shell on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden, creating a crisp foundation.
- Sauté onions in butter until softened and translucent, developing a rich, sweet flavor profile.
- Whisk eggs, cream, and milk together, seasoning the custard mixture with salt and pepper for depth of taste.
- Spread the caramelized onions evenly across the pre-baked pastry shell as the first layer.
- Gently pour the seasoned custard over the onions, ensuring an even distribution.
- Strategically arrange ham, sprinkle cheese, and distribute tomato pieces across the surface.
- Scatter fresh thyme leaves over the top for an aromatic touch.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, watching for a slightly wobbling center that indicates perfect custard consistency.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the quiche to set.
- Prepare a quick side salad by tossing tomato pieces with oil and vinegar.
- Trim the pastry edges for a clean presentation and serve hot, warm, or chilled with the accompanying salad.
Notes
- Butter Blend Tip: Ensure the butter is cold and cut into small cubes for a flakier, more tender pastry crust that crumbles perfectly.
- Chilling Dough Technique: Refrigerating the pastry dough helps prevent shrinkage and creates a more stable crust during baking.
- Vegetarian Swap: Replace ham with roasted vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers for a delicious meat-free version of the quiche.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the quiche in advance and reheat gently in the oven to maintain its creamy texture and crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg