Simple Tarragon Quiche
Cuisine of France A quiche is a baked, unsweetened custard pie, often made with savory fillings. Originally served in Germany, quiche was adopted by neighboring France and is now considered a traditional French dish. The French (and now English) word quiche comes from a dialectal form (Küchle) of the German word for cake (Kuchen). Quiche became popular in Br
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 8 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 75 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Use nutmeg sparingly.
Fresh tarragon will be better than dried tarragon.
Placing a very hot pan in under the quiche will give it greater volume.
Try making quiches with sautéed onions, sautéed broccoli, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese; feel free to experiment.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 02
Place the eggs, cream, tarragon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend as briefly as possible until they form a homogeneous mixture.
- 03
In the pie crust, create alternating layers of the shredded cheese and the mixture from the blender until the crust is full.
- 04
Bake the quiche for 35–40 minutes; a toothpick or fork inserted into its middle should come out "clean".
- 05
Remove the quiche from the oven, and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .
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