Easy Three Cheese Quiche with Shallots and Flakey Buttery Crust
This Easy Three Cheese Quiche with Shallots and Flakey Buttery Crust is the perfect quiche for a special breakfast or brunch.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- ¾ cup three cheese blend of your choice (I used a three cheese Italian blend with asiago, parmesan and provolone)
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, chilled and cut into squares
- ¼ cup ice cold water
Instructions
- Start by making the pie crust. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Scatter the chilled butter squares over the flour and use a pastry blender or our fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it is thoroughly combined and the flour resembles small peas. Drizzle the ice cold water over the top, and use your hands to form the dough into a ball. The dough should not be sticky or wet. If so, add a little but of flour to your hands until it is no longer wet feeling. Form the dough into a ball and tightly wrap with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and allow to chill for one hour.
- After an hour, take the dough out. Lightly dust a work surface with flour, and roll the dough out until it is 2 ½ inches larger than a 9 inch pie dish. Place the pie dough over the pie dish and gently press down into the dish. Fold the sides that are hanging over into the pie dish and use your fingers to crimp the crust around the rim. Place the pie dish back into the refrigerator and allow the crust to chill for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. While the crust is chilling, start on your filling. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, shallots and seasonings together. Add the cheese. Pour into the unbaked pie shell, and bake for 40-45 minutes, until lightly browned. If the quiche is browning too quickly, cover with foil. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!