Quiche Lorraine the French Way (Authentic Recipe)
This authentic French Quiche Lorraine features a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a rich, creamy mixture of eggs, cream, and gruyère cheese. Elegant yet simple, it’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed enough to unroll) or 1 frozen puff pastry pie shell
1 ½ cups grated gruyère cheese (or Swiss/Emmental as substitute)
3 whole eggs
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry and fit into a pie dish or tart pan, trimming excess. If using a frozen pie shell, place it on a baking sheet for stability.
- Sprinkle grated gruyère evenly across the bottom of the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth and combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cheese in the crust.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until filling is set and top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a traditional Quiche Lorraine, add cooked crispy bacon or lardons.
To prevent a soggy crust, blind-bake the pastry for 10 minutes before adding filling.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat slices in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 10 minutes to maintain crispness.
Vegetable options: spinach, mushrooms, leeks, or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
