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Authentic French-Style Quiche Lorraine

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A classic French-style quiche featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with silky egg custard, savory smoked turkey, and optional Gruyère cheese for a rich and elegant savory tart.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 slices
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 6 ounces smoked turkey strips, diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt for the crust.
  2. Cut cold butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice-cold water gradually until the dough comes together.
  4. Shape dough into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Roll out dough and press into a 9-inch tart or pie pan.
  7. Line crust with parchment paper and pie weights, then blind bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove weights and bake another 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Cook smoked turkey strips in a skillet until lightly crisp.
  10. In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  11. Spread turkey evenly over the crust and sprinkle cheese if using.
  12. Pour custard mixture carefully into the crust.
  13. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes until center is just set.
  14. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Blind baking helps keep the crust crisp and prevents sogginess.
  • Gruyère or Emmental cheese adds rich traditional flavor.
  • Fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme enhance the filling.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in the oven for best texture instead of microwaving.

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