Easy and Foolproof Quiche Pastry Recipe

January 22, 2025 - by ultimaterecipe10

This simple pastry is perfect for quiche and so easy to make, with only three ingredients. No rolling out or blind baking is required, and it’s quick to prepare. The dough also works wonderfully for gluten-free versions. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make the pastry and the quiche filling, creating a delicious homemade quiche every time.

Ingredients for the Pastry (Makes Enough for 2 Quiches):

250g soft cream cheese
250g soft butter
2 ¼ cups (280g) plain flour

Instructions for the Pastry:

Using an electric mixer (or a spoon and some muscle), combine the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
Sift in the flour and gently stir until the mixture begins to come together. Use a spatula to assist.
Once combined, tip the dough onto a clean surface and knead with your hands until it forms a ball. Yes, it may stick to your hands at first, but it will come off easily once formed.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate one half while freezing the other for future use.
After an hour, remove the dough from the fridge.

Assembling the Quiche:

Press the dough into a 25cm diameter glass quiche dish using your fingers or palms. Smooth it out with a spoon dipped in flour for a clean finish. For a higher quiche, use a springform pan and line the base with baking paper. Refrigerate the pastry for a couple of hours or more for best results.
Once firm, proceed to prepare the filling.

Ingredients for the Quiche Filling:

150g smoked speck (or bacon)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 eggs
½ cup cream
½ cup milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg
Swiss cheese (sliced)
Grated cheddar cheese

Instructions for the Quiche Filling:

Chop the speck or bacon into small pieces and cook in a pan with a little water over low heat to render the fat. Let it cool.
Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until just combined.
Layer the quiche with Swiss cheese, bacon, cheddar, and onion.
Pour the egg custard mixture over the layers in the quiche dish.
Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 200°C and bake for an additional 30 minutes (longer for higher quiches in a springform pan).

Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. For best results, let the quiche rest if using a springform pan to avoid leakage. Enjoy your homemade quiche warm or cold, paired with a fresh salad and condiments.

This pastry is a foolproof way to create a delicious quiche, perfect for any occasion!