Quiche
Whether you decide to fill your quiche with the classic Lorraine fillings of bacon, onion and Gruyere cheese or simply cheese and herbs, the balance of flavors in the custard and a flaky, crisp pastry crust are the foundations that will elevate your quiche from palatable to memorably divine.
Ingredients
For the Custard:
Fillings for a Quiche Lorraine:
Instructions
Prepare your oven by moving a baking rack to the lower third and preheat to 425 degrees.
Prepare a 9 inch single Pie Crust.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Add the eggs and whisk until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
Roll out one disk of pie dough (1/2 recipe) and fit into a 9” pie plate. Trim the edges and flute all around for decoration.
Add the desired fillings, and pour the prepared custard mixture over the fillings, taking care to keep them immersed.
Bake on a low rack of your oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees and cook for an additional 20 minutes or just until the custard is set. This time varies widely between ovens as some retain heat more efficiently than others. Make a note of how long it takes to bake in your oven and use that as a guide in the future.
