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Classic Quiche Lorraine

An elegant, timeless French savory tart featuring a buttery, crisp pastry crust filled with rich egg custard, smoky bacon, and Gruyère cheese.

Cook 00:40
Yield 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 6 thick slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. 2
    Fit pastry dough into a 9-inch pie pan or tart pan.
  3. 3
    Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and blind bake for 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove weights and bake 5 minutes more.
  5. 5
    Set aside; reduce oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. 6
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp.
  7. 7
    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle the cooked bacon and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the bottom of the baked pastry crust.
  9. 9
    In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg until fully uniform and slightly frothy.
  10. 10
    Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pastry shell over the bacon and cheese.
  11. 11
    Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
  12. 12
    Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Category
Dinner
Cuisine
French