Quiche Lorraine#

Finished quiche Lorraine
Finished quiche Lorraine

Makes one 9-inch quiche

Ingredients#

Crust#

Uses the base pie crust recipe through freezing (skip blind baking).

Filling#

  • 6 oz pancetta, diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyère, grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Directions#

Step 1 - Make the Crust#

Follow the base pie crust recipe through freezing. Skip blind baking.

Step 2 - Render Pancetta#

Render pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, 6-8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3 - Make Custard#

Whisk eggs, cream, and milk. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 4 - Assemble#

Scatter pancetta over the frozen crust. Top with Gruyère. Pour custard over slowly.

Step 5 - Bake#

Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, until the center has a slight wobble. Rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.