Description
Authentic French Quiche Lorraine is a classic savory tart made with a flaky homemade crust and a rich, creamy egg custard filled with smoked turkey strips. It is smooth, flavorful, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 6 ounces smoked turkey strips, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Mix flour and salt, then cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually to form dough, then chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into a tart pan and blind bake until lightly golden.
- Cook diced smoked turkey strips until lightly crisp.
- Whisk eggs, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread turkey (and optional cheese) into crust.
- Pour custard mixture into the crust.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Blind baking prevents a soggy crust.
- Do not overbake to avoid cracks in the custard.
- Let quiche rest before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store-bought crust can be used for convenience.
- Cheese and vegetables can be added for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
