Description
A halal-friendly Smoked Mushroom and Cheese Quiche with a flaky puff pastry crust, rich custard base, and savory smoked mushrooms. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Puff pastry, thawed
Smoked mushrooms, sliced (1 cup, portobello/shiitake blend or substitute spinach)
Heavy cream (1 cup, full fat)
Cooked spinach, drained (1 cup, optional)
Shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
Large eggs (4)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Vegan parmesan (1/4 cup, optional)
Instructions
Adjust oven to 375°F. Press thawed pastry into 9-inch tart pan
Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights. Bake 15 minutes then remove weights
In a bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1 cup cream until smooth
Stir in 2 cups shredded mozzarella and salt/pepper to taste
Sauté mushrooms in 1 tbsp olive oil until browned (8 minutes)
Crumble vegan parmesan over warm filling if using
Pour custard into pre-baked crust, then top with mushrooms
Bake 35 minutes or until center shudders slightly
Cool 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts
Notes
Use store-bought puff pastry for convenience
Spinach is an optional add-in; drain thoroughly
Parchment paper with weights ensures a perfectly risen crust without cracking
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French/Adapted
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 42mg