Description
This easy and creamy spinach quiche features a flaky crust and a silky custard filled with fresh spinach and creamy Gruyère cheese, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 170 g (12 tbsp/1½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 4–6 tbsp ice water
- 450 g (1 lb) fresh spinach or 300 g (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 120 g (1 cup) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Cut 170 g (12 tbsp) cold unsalted butter into cubes and rub or pulse with a food processor until resembling coarse cornmeal. Add 4–6 tbsp ice water, 1 tbsp sugar at a time, mixing until dough holds together. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Roll dough into a 9-inch (23 cm) circle, press into tart pan, and trim edges. Line dough with parchment and fill with weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake 6–8 more minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 100 g (1 cup) finely chopped onion for 5–6 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach, cooking until wilted (2–3 minutes). Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk 4 large eggs until smooth. Add 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream, 120 ml (½ cup) whole milk, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in 120 g (1 cup) grated cheese and strained spinach.
- Spread the spinach-cheese mixture in the crust. Pour custard over, leaving 1 cm gap at edges. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes until center registers 74°C (165°F). Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For added silkiness, strain the custard before pouring. The quiche can be prepared ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 220mg