Description
A French-inspired quiche with a buttery flaky crust and silky custard filling. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or gatherings, this recipe balances richness and delicate texture in under an hour.
Ingredients
1½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cold unsalted butter
1½ cup heavy cream
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or vegan alternative)
3 large eggs
2 tbsp fresh herbs (sage or dill)
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cut cold butter into flour using a pastry blender
Press dough into a fluted tart pan
Prick base with a fork and chill for 10 minutes
Blind bake crust at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes
Cool crust slightly on a wire rack
Whisk eggs, heavy cream, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Fold in chilled grated cheese
Pour filling into warm crust
Bake for 35 minutes at 375°F (190°C)
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs for smoother custard
Substitute heavy cream with milk + cornstarch slurry for a less rich version
Prechill cheese to maintain crisp crust
Gluten-free flour option available
Cool tart on a wire rack to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 240mg