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Quiche

Quiche

Quiche is a savoury French tart made from shortcrust pastry with a filling of eggs, cream and ingredients such as bacon, vegetables or cheese.

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Quiche is a dish originating from French cuisine, known for its versatility and delicious flavour. The classic Quiche Lorraine has a nutritional value of 887 kcal per portion. Quiches can be reheated and frozen; vegan versions are possible by replacing the eggs with water or plant-based milk. Any allergies or intolerances should be mentioned when ordering.

Definition and origin of the classic

The basic recipe for quiche pastry uses a ratio of three parts flour, two parts butter and one part egg. The pastry should rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking and can be frozen for up to six months. The Quiche Lorraine contains:

  • flour
  • butter
  • eggs
  • cream
  • onions
  • bacon

The pastry is rolled out and placed in the quiche tin, and the filling is prepared from an egg-and-cream mixture together with the other ingredients.

Preparation step by step

The baking time is usually 35–45 minutes at 200 °C (180 °C fan), until the quiche is golden brown. Fresh ingredients and careful pastry making are particularly recommended. A glass of white wine often perfectly complements the flavours of a quiche.

Popular quiche variations

Quiche is a popular choice for events, celebrations and weddings. In addition to the classic Quiche Lorraine with bacon, egg cream and shortcrust pastry, there are numerous variations:

  • quiche with salmon, spinach, broccoli and dill
  • Turkey Loren quiche
  • veggie quiche with seasonal vegetables
  • vegetable quiche with broccoli, spinach and peas
  • quiche with goat's cheese, cocktail tomatoes and garlic
  • quiche with savoy cabbage and cooked ham
  • quiche with asparagus (680 kcal per portion)

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