Quiche Lorraine is one of the most iconic dishes of French cuisine: a flaky savory tart filled with a silky custard mixture and enriched with smoked bacon. Born in the rural villages of Lorraine and now beloved worldwide, it perfectly blends rustic charm and French culinary elegance. Let’s see how to make it – Quiche Lorraine
Traditional
French
Omnivore
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic French savory tart with a buttery crust and a creamy filling of eggs, cream, and smoked bacon.
Ingredients
- Flour 200 g
- Butter 150 g
- Egg yolks 3
- Whole eggs 2
- Smoked bacon 200 g
- Heavy cream 400 ml
- Salt to taste
Tools
- Bowl
- Rolling pin
- 20 cm baking tin
- Oven
- Whisk
- Saucepan
Instructions
- Prepare the dough mixing flour, butter, egg yolk, and salt with a little water. Let rest.
- Blanch the bacon for 1 minute and drain.
- Beat 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks, salt, and add the cream.
- Line a 20 cm tin with the dough and prick the base.
- Arrange bacon on the bottom and pour the custard mixture.
- Top with small knobs of butter and bake 40 minutes, stronger heat from the bottom.
- Let cool slightly and serve.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
410 kcal
410 kcal
Fat
32 g
32 g
Carbohydrates
22 g
22 g
Protein
10 g
10 g
Sugar
2 g
2 g
Fiber
1 g
1 g
Sodium
430 mg
430 mg
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