Julia Child Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Quiche is a classic French dish. It is rich, creamy, and very satisfying. This Julia Child Quiche Lorraine Recipe is simple and elegant. It uses basic ingredients but gives amazing flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust or homemade
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Prepare the crust
- Place the pie crust into a pie dish. Press it gently into the edges. Trim extra dough. Chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
Pre-bake the crust
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place parchment paper and weights on crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove weights and bake again for 5 minutes.
Cook the bacon
- Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Add chopped bacon. Cook until crispy and golden. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Prepare the filling
- In a mixing bowl, add eggs, cream and milk. Whisk until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until everything is combined.
Add cheese and bacon
- Spread cooked bacon evenly over the crust. Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese on top. This creates a rich and flavorful base for the quiche.
Pour the mixture
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the bacon and cheese. Make sure it spreads evenly. Do not overfill the crust to avoid spilling.
Bake the quiche
- Place the dish in the oven. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes. The center should be set but slightly soft when touched.
Cool before serving
- Remove the quiche from the oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes. This helps the filling set properly and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Use cold pie dough for a flaky crust
- Do not overcook the eggs, or it becomes rubbery
- Add onions for extra flavor if you like
- Use fresh cream for the best taste
- Let the quiche rest before cutting
- Try different cheeses like Gruyère