Description
Indulgent Mary Berry mushroom quiche showcases classic French culinary elegance with silky egg custard and earthy mushroom medley. Buttery pastry cradles rich ingredients, promising a delightful slice of comfort that will transport diners straight to a charming Parisian kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 prebaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even temperature for perfect baking.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions in a large skillet over medium heat, cooking until they become tender and moisture completely evaporates, which typically takes 7-10 minutes.
- Allow the sautéed vegetables to cool down to room temperature, preventing excess liquid from making the quiche soggy.
- Distribute half of the grated cheese evenly across the bottom of the prebaked pie crust, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Arrange the cooled mushroom and onion mixture uniformly over the cheese layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine eggs, heavy cream, salt, and freshly ground black pepper using a whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently pour the egg cream mixture over the mushroom and onion layer, making sure it fills all the spaces between the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top, creating an appetizing golden crust.
- Transfer the quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring the surface to achieve a rich golden-brown color.
- If the pie crust edges begin browning too rapidly, delicately cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes, allowing the filling to set and stabilize.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and a hint of herbal freshness before serving.
Notes
- Weekend brunches and elegant lunch gatherings shine with this mushroom quiche.
- Caramelized onions and delicate mushrooms develop an incredibly deep, earthy flavor profile.
- Prebaking transforms the pie crust into a perfectly crispy foundation that resists sogginess.
- Fresh cremini or button mushrooms deliver superior taste and texture when carefully sautéed.
- Heavy cream creates a luxuriously silky egg custard that melts in your mouth.
- Gentle oven reheating revives leftovers stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 206 mg