Quiche Lorraine

Recipe Ingredients

Crafting our classic Quiche Lorraine is a delightful experience, and these key ingredients are essential for its iconic flavor and texture.

All-Purpose Flour: This is the foundation of our perfectly flaky, homemade pastry crust, providing the structure for this beloved savory pie.

Bacon: Crisply cooked and crumbled bacon provides the signature smoky, savory flavor that defines Quiche Lorraine and makes it so irresistible.

Shredded Swiss or Cheddar Cheese: This cheese melts beautifully into the filling, adding a rich, nutty, and savory depth that perfectly complements the bacon and creamy custard.

Eggs: Essential for creating the rich, velvety custard filling, these eggs bind all the delicious flavors together and give the quiche its signature smooth, tender texture.

Whipping Cream or Half-and-Half: This dairy component is crucial for the luxurious, creamy base of our quiche filling.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Salt, shortening, cold water, onion, salt, pepper, and ground red pepper.

How to Make Quiche Lorraine

Let's bake a truly delightful Quiche Lorraine! Here are the simple steps, packed with clever tips and tricks to ensure your savory pie is a resounding success. See the full recipe below for all the details.

1. Make the Pastry

For a truly flaky crust use cold shortening and cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles small peas. When adding water, use cold water sparingly and handle the dough minimally to keep it tender.

2. Chill the Pastry

Don't skip chilling your pastry for about 45 minutes. This crucial step firms up the shortening, making the dough much easier to roll.

3. Par-Bake the Crust

Line your pastry with foil, making sure it extends up and over the edges. This clever trick prevents the crust from browning too quickly.

4. Make the Filling

When preparing your egg mixture, beat the eggs only slightly; overbeating can affect the final texture.

5. Fill and Bake

The "knife test" is your best friend for knowing when your quiche is perfectly set – insert a knife into the center, and if it comes out clean, it's ready! Allow your quiche to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This vital resting period lets the filling firm up, ensuring beautiful, clean slices every time.

How to Store (and Reheat) Quiche Lorraine

This Quiche Lorraine is a delight straight from the oven, but its rich flavors are just as wonderful as leftovers. Here’s how to properly store and reheat.

Given its creamy custard, bacon, and cheese, this Quiche Lorraine should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. 

Refrigerator

Once it has cooled completely, transfer any remaining slices or the whole quiche to an airtight container, or wrap it snugly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Your Quiche Lorraine will stay fresh and flavorful for up to 3 days.

Freezer

Cool completely before freezing. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then add a second protective layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Reheating

When you're ready to enjoy it again, you can reheat individual slices in the microwave until warm, or in 300°F oven until heated through. You can also enjoy it chilled.