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    Mary Berry's Quiche Lorraine

    Published: Aug 10, 2021 · Modified: May 18, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Mary Berry's Quiche Lorraine, the classic French recipe made easily with a few simple ingredients. The pastry is made from scratch with just butter and flour, and the filling is rich and hearty. The perfect brunch or starter for every occasion, this quiche is absolutely delicious.

    A slice of quiche on a white plate

    Simplicity is the best way to describe this classic quiche recipe. But it's this very simplicity that brings out the best flavours to create a unique dish that can be enjoyed as part of an everyday meal or a fancy one on a special occasion.

    Bacon, cheese and cheese - 3 basic ingredients that are simply a match made in heaven. You really don't need much else if you are after a delicacy. Forget about expensive meals at a rather posh French restaurant, this homemade quiche is as good as it gets.

    I have made countless quiches over the years, from Asparagus, Mushroom and Leek Quiche, to Ham, Cheese and Potato Quiche, or a Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche, which are some  of my favourite recipes. But this quiche lorraine really tops the charts.

    I never bother with ready-made pastries, they are always too breakable, not enough flavour, and lacking the texture I am after. Then for the filling itself, eggs and cream/milk are the only ingredients needed. So, let's see how to make it!

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    • HOW TO MAKE QUICHE LORRAINE
    • TIPS AND TRICKS
    Overhead shot of a quiche in a tin

    HOW TO MAKE QUICHE LORRAINE

    QUICHE PASTRY

    To make the pastry, we only need 2 ingredients: butter and flour. Water is the binding ingredient, I used 2 tablespoons, but depending on the flour, you can use more or less.

    • sift the flour, and add it to a bowl
    • add the flour, and use your fingertips to rub them together until it resembles breadcrumbs
    • add the cold water and knead gently into a dough
    • cover it with clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
    • roll the pastry and arrange it onto a quiche tin
    • use a fork to prick it into a few places
    • cover the dough with non-stick paper, and fill the tin with dry pulses or baking beans
    • bake in the preheated oven at 220 degrees (430 Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes, then remove the paper and pulses, and bake for a further 10 minutes until golden
    Collage of 5 photos to show how to make a quiche pastry

    THE FILLING

    Once the pastry is ready, we can start adding the filling. I had the bacon baked, but you can also fry it.

    • cut the bacon into small pieces, and add it to the pastry
    • heat up the oil in a frying pan, add the chopped onion with a pinch of salt, and fry until golden
    • add the fried onion to the bacon, making sure any oil stays in the pan
    • top with grated cheese
    • in a jug, beat the eggs, pour over the cream, and beat together
    • season with ground black pepper, and pour it over the filling
    • bake for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) until golden and set
    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make the filling for a quiche lorraine

    TIPS AND TRICKS

    I cannot believe I have not made this quiche before myself. It's the very best and I had way too many slices of it. It's just perfect if you fancy a nice brunch, or a lunch on its own with a nice salad on the side. Or just munch from it whenever you feel peckish.

    I must say I personally think the quiche is best served cold, rather than hot/warm. The flavours come through even better, and the quiche does not feel heavy or too rich.

    Just leave it to cool down at room temperature, otherwise, if chilled in the fridge, the pastry will become too hard, since it's all buttery. It can last well for a few days, that's it if it's not eaten up by then. Do give it a try, you will love it!

    Close-up shot of a quiche

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    Mary Berry's Quiche Lorraine
    Prep Time
    15 mins
    Cook Time
    45 mins
    Chilling Time
    30 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr 30 mins
     

    Mary Berry's Quiche Lorraine, the classic French recipe made easily with a few simple ingredients. The pastry is made from scratch with just butter and flour, and the filling is rich and hearty. The perfect brunch or starter for every occasion, this quiche is absolutely delicious.

    Course: Appetizer, Brunch
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: brunch recipes
    Servings: 1 quiche
    Calories: 3517 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    For the pastry
    • 175 g plain flour
    • 85 g butter
    • 2 tablespoon cold water
    For the filling
    • 1 onion
    • 6 rashes of bacon
    • 125 g grated gruyere cheese (or any other hard cheese you have)
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 3 eggs
    • 250 ml single cream
    • a pinch of salt
    • a pinch of ground black pepper
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. To make the pastry, cut the butter into cubes, sift the flour into a large bowl, and use your fingertips to rub the flour and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

    2. Add the water and knead gently into a dough.

    3. Cover the dough with clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    4. When the pastry is chilled, use a rolling pin to roll it, arrange it over a quiche/flan tin, and use a fork to prick it in a few places.

    5. Cover the tin with non-stick paper, and fill it with dry pulses or baking beans.

    6. Bake in the preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius (430 Fahrenheit) for 10 minutes, then remove the paper and dry pulses, and bake again for a further 10 minutes until golden.

    7. To make the filling, peel and chop the onion.

    8. Heat up the oil on a low heat, add the onion with a pinch of salt, and fry until golden.

    9. Add the onion to the pastry, scattering it well over the bottom of the pasty.

    10. Add the cooked bacon chopped into pieces and the grated cheese.

    11. In a jug, beat the eggs, add the cream, and mix well.

    12. Pour the mixture over the pastry.

    13. Decrease the oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).

    14. Bake for 25 minutes until the quiche is golden and set.

    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link (underneath the ingredient list) to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mary Berry's Quiche Lorraine
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 3517 Calories from Fat 2529
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 281g432%
    Saturated Fat 160g800%
    Trans Fat 3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 19g
    Monounsaturated Fat 84g
    Cholesterol 1176mg392%
    Sodium 2183mg91%
    Potassium 1156mg33%
    Carbohydrates 154g51%
    Fiber 7g28%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 96g192%
    Vitamin A 6605IU132%
    Vitamin C 10mg12%
    Calcium 1590mg159%
    Iron 12mg67%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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