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Coronation Quiche

A delightful and versatile quiche made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, spinach, and broad beans, perfect for brunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Brunch, Light Dinner
Cuisine: English
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the quiche
  • 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup double cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mature cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped Make sure spinach is thoroughly drained
  • 1/2 cup cooked broad beans (or fava beans)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon butter (for greasing)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart tin with butter.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and tarragon.
  3. Roll out the pastry, line the tart tin, prick the base, and blind bake for 15 minutes with parchment and baking beans.
  4. Remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes.
Filling the Quiche
  1. Spread the spinach and broad beans evenly in the pastry shell.
  2. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  3. Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and just set in the center.
  2. Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing for clean edges.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables. Leftover quiche can be covered tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen in airtight containers.