France • Baking

Quiche Lorraine

A bacon and cream custard baked in a shortcrust shell.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook55 min
Servings6

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat oven to 190°C. Line a 23 cm tart tin with pastry, prick the base and chill 15 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Line with baking paper and weights, bake 15 minutes, remove weights and bake 5 minutes more.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Cook bacon in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Whisk eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg and pepper. Scatter bacon in the crust and pour in custard.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Bake at 175°C for 30–35 minutes, until set with a slight central wobble and the center reaches 74°C. Rest 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested