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Rustic French Quiche Lorraine with Leek and Gruyère

Name: Rustic French Quiche Lorraine with Leek and Gruyère
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced; 1/4 cup ice water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced; 4 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; Fresh thyme leaves; A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Delight in the rich, creamy flavors of a timeless French dish, perfect for a sophisticated brunch or a light dinner.

5(458 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 17, 2026

Rustic French Quiche Lorraine with Leek and Gruyère — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pastry Crust

For the Filling

For the Cheese Layer

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 542 kcal
Protein: 15.33 g
Carbs: 24.83 g
Fat: 42.67 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3251 kcal
Protein: 92 g
Carbs: 149 g
Fat: 256 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour	570	15	119	2	4
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced	810	1	0	92	0
1/4 cup ice water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon unsalted butter	100	0	0	11	0
1 leek, white and light green parts only, sliced	50	1	12	0	2
4 large eggs	280	24	2	20	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	5	7	88	0
1/2 cup whole milk	75	4	6	4	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper	2	0	0	0	0
1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated	430	32	2	32	0
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated	110	10	1	7	0
Fresh thyme leaves	2	0	0	0	0
A pinch of nutmeg (optional)	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pastry Crust

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
2
Cut in butter
Add butter, and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Form dough
Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling

1
Sauté the leeks
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add leeks, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2
Combine custard
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3
Add leeks to custard
Stir in the sautéed leeks.

How to Make Rustic French Quiche Lorraine with Leek and Gruyère

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Blind Baking
Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pan. Line with parchment and fill with beans or rice. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
2
Cheese Layer
Evenly sprinkle Gruyère and Parmesan onto the pre-baked crust.
3
Final Baking
Pour leek mixture over cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes until the filling is just set.