Quiche Lorraine (Lorraine Pie with Cheese and Bacon)

Lorraine pie or quiche Lorraine is a well-known French savory pie made from eggs, bacon, cheese, and cream. It is an excellent snack for socializing with friends over a glass of beer or a good dry white wine.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 120 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 200 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 100 g Butter, unsalted

  • 1 teaspoon Salt, table

  • 5 spoon Water

  • 200 g Meat, pork, smoked bacon

  • 3 pieces Egg, fresh

  • 125 ml Sweet cream

  • 125 g Cheese, edamame

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, white

  • 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

Steps

  1. Sift the flour onto a board, distribute the cubed butter over it, and add salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the water, and quickly knead all the ingredients into a crumbly dough. Shape the dough into a loaf, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for two hours (or at least one hour).

  2. Coarsely grate the cheese and cut the bacon into pieces. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and pepper. Add the grated cheese to the mixture.

  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Grease a 26 cm diameter mold with butter and dust it with flour. Roll out the dough on the floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick and line the bottom and sides of the mold with it. Prick the bottom several times with a fork.

  4. Distribute the bacon over the dough and pour the mixture of eggs, cheese, and cream over it. Bake the raw pie in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.

  5. Once the pie is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, remove it from the mold, transfer it to a serving plate, and slice it.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 355.25 kcal
  • Fat: 25.82 g
    • Saturated Fat: 12.47 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
    • Sugars: 0.11 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.44 g

Advice

Bacon can be substituted with pancetta or cooked ham if desired. Quiche Lorraine can also be made with yeast dough. The dough will be easier to knead if the butter is at room temperature for at least an hour beforehand.