Quiche Lorraine
A buttery shortcrust tart filled with a silky egg and cream custard studded with smoky lardons and gruyère.
Cuisines
French
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 | pre-made pie crust |
| 4 | slices of bacon |
| 1 cup | gruyere cheese, grated |
| 3 | large eggs |
| 1 cup | heavy cream |
| 1/4 teaspoon | nutmeg |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | black pepper to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2 Place the pre-made pie crust in a pie dish and prick the bottom with a fork.
- 3 Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- 4 In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5 Crumble the bacon and spread it evenly over the pre-baked pie crust.
- 6 Sprinkle the grated gruyere cheese over the bacon.
- 7 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8 Pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese in the pie crust.
- 9 Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- 10 Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with crème fraîche.