Description
This Best Asparagus Quiche Recipe is creamy, elegant, and perfect for brunch or dinner. Fresh asparagus, rich eggs, and nutty Gruyère cheese bake together inside a flaky buttery crust to create a comforting and flavorful dish everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 200 g fresh asparagus, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 240 ml heavy cream
- 120 ml milk
- 120 g Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place pie crust in a quiche pan and prick the base with a fork.
- Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté shallot for 2 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the crust.
- Add sautéed asparagus mixture.
- Pour egg mixture over filling.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor use fresh asparagus and Gruyère cheese. Allow quiche to cool slightly before cutting to maintain a creamy texture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 145