Rustic French Quiche Lorraine with Leek and Gruyère
Delight in the rich, creamy flavors of a timeless French dish, perfect for a sophisticated brunch or a light dinner.
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.
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