Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine Recipe is a classic, savory French tart, which includes smoky bacon and creamy custard baked in a crisp shortcrust pastry. It’s the perfect indulgent brunch or lunch dish, ready in about 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine Ingredients

For the Shortcrust Pastry:

• 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 150g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 1 large egg, beaten

For the Filling:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 200g smoked streaky bacon or lardons, cut into pieces
• 300ml double cream
• 200ml crème fraîche
• 3 large eggs
• 75g Gruyère cheese, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Quiche Lorraine

1. Make the pastry: Pulse flour and cold butter in a food processor until fine breadcrumbs. Add beaten egg, pulse until dough begins to come together. Wrap in cling film and chill 30 minutes.
2. Line the tart tin: Roll pastry to 3mm thickness on a floured surface. Line a 23cm loose-bottomed tin and trim edges.
3. Blind bake: Prick base with fork and chill 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C Fan). Line with baking paper and fill with ceramic beans or rice. Bake 25 minutes, remove paper and beans, bake 5–10 more minutes until pale golden.
4. Prepare filling: Heat olive oil in a pan, fry onion and bacon until onion soft and bacon lightly browned. Cool slightly.
5. Mix custard: Whisk together cream, crème fraîche, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Assemble quiche: Spread bacon/onion mixture in pastry case, sprinkle with Gruyère. Pour custard over.
7. Bake quiche: Bake at 170°C (150°C Fan) for 35–40 minutes until golden and set with slight wobble in the center.
8. Cool and serve: Cool in tin 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Tips

• How to prevent soggy bottom: Blind bake pastry fully before filling.
• Can I use cheddar instead of Gruyère? Yes, but flavor will be less nutty.
• How to slice neatly: Use a sharp serrated knife.
• Can I make ahead: Quiche can be cooled and reheated.
• Serving suggestion: Pair with green salad or lightly dressed vegetables.

What To Serve With Quiche Lorraine

• Mixed green salad
• Cherry tomatoes
• Roasted or new potatoes
• Crusty bread
• Pickles or chutney

How To Store Quiche Lorraine

Refrigerate: Store covered for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat in a low oven until warmed through.

Freeze: Cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.

Quiche Lorraine Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 560 kcal
• Total Fat: 48g
• Saturated Fat: 27g
• Total Carbohydrate: 22g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 14g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pastry?
Yes, it saves time and works well.

Can I make this vegetarian?
Replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables.

Why is my custard not setting?
Oven temperature may be too low or eggs under-beaten.

Can I bake in a different tin?
Yes, adjust baking time for size and depth.

Is quiche served hot or cold?
Either; both are delicious.

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• Hairy Bikers Porchetta Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Key Lime Pie Recipe