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
- Cook:
- 00:40
- Yield:
- 8 slices
Instructions
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1Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
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2Fit pastry dough into a 9-inch pie pan or tart pan.
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3Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and blind bake for 15 minutes.
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4Remove weights and bake 5 minutes more.
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5Set aside; reduce oven to 350°F (175°C).
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6In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp.
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7Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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8Sprinkle the cooked bacon and shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the bottom of the baked pastry crust.
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9In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg until fully uniform and slightly frothy.
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10Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pastry shell over the bacon and cheese.
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11Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
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12Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Category
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- French
Recipe Attribution
epicurious.com
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Printed on July 16, 2026