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quiche lorraine

Foolproof Quiche Lorraine

5 from 1 vote
A classic, authentic French savory pie featuring a buttery crust filled with a silky heavy cream custard, crisp bacon, and nutty Swiss cheese. It is perfect for an elegant brunch or a hearty dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 deep-dish pie crust Homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon Diced into small strips
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream Do not substitute with milk
  • 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese Freshly grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly grated preferred

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Deep dish preferred
  • 1 pie weights Or dried beans for blind baking
  • 1 Skillet For cooking bacon
  • 1 Whisk For the custard

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and press the pie dough into a 9-inch deep tart pan, pricking the bottom with a fork.
    pricking pie dough for quiche lorraine
  2. Line the dough with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 5 more minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
    cooking diced bacon in a skillet
  4. Whisk the heavy cream, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth and thoroughly combined without creating too much foam.
  5. Scatter the cooled bacon and grated cheese evenly across the bottom of the warm crust, then carefully pour the egg mixture over the top.
    pouring egg custard over quiche fillings
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake the pie for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are puffed but the center still jiggles slightly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes to finish setting before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 160gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 14gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Always blind bake the crust before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom.

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