--- title: "Quiche: what it means in cooking — Tiny Plates" description: "Quiche is a savory tart of eggs and cream baked in a pastry crust with bacon, cheese or vegetables. See the ratio and how to avoid a soggy base." url: "https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/quiche" --- # Quiche Quiche is a savory tart of eggs and cream baked in a pastry crust with bacon, cheese or vegetables. See the ratio and how to avoid a soggy base. Also called Quiche Lorraine, Savory tart. Quiche is a savory tart. A pastry crust is filled with a custard of eggs and milk or cream, plus fillings such as bacon, cheese, onions or vegetables, then baked until just set. The classic is _quiche Lorraine_, with bacon and cream. It is served warm or at room temperature. ## How to do it 1. Line a 23 cm (9 inch) [tart pan](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/tart-pan) with [shortcrust pastry](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/shortcrust-pastry) and chill it for 30 minutes. 2. [Blind-bake](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/blind-bake) the case at 200°C (400°F) for about 15 minutes with weights, then 5 to 10 minutes without, until dry and lightly golden. 3. Lower the oven to 160 to 170°C (325°F). 4. Cook the fillings first. Fry bacon, soften onions, and squeeze water out of cooked greens. 5. Whisk 3 eggs with 300 ml (1¼ cups) of cream or a cream and milk mix. A good ratio is about 1 egg to 100 ml (scant ½ cup) of dairy. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 6. Scatter the fillings and cheese in the case, then pour in the custard. 7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting. ## How to tell it is done The edges are set and lightly puffed. The center wobbles slightly as one piece when you nudge the pan, like the [jiggle test](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/jiggle-test) for custards, but does not slosh. It firms up as it cools. ## Common mistakes * Skipping the blind bake. The crust stays raw and soggy. * Wet fillings. They leak water and the custard weeps. * A hot oven. The custard puffs, cracks and turns spongy. * Overbaking until fully firm. It becomes rubbery by the time it cools. ## In recipes A recipe that says "quiche" expects a pastry crust. A crustless quiche is close to a [frittata](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/frittata), but softer, because it has more dairy. Quiche keeps in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat slices in a 160°C (325°F) oven to crisp the crust again. ## Where it comes from Quiche comes from Lorraine in northeastern France. The early versions had no cheese. ## Quiche recipes 15 recipes from the sites we collect. * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chicken-and-Veggie-Quiche-1-2.jpg)Chicken Quiche Recipewww.skinnytaste.com · 100 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-quiche/) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/spinach-quiche-1-8.jpg)Spinach Ricotta Quichewww.skinnytaste.com · 80 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/spinach-ricotta-quiche/) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CRUSTLESS-BROCCOLI-_-CHEDDAR-QUICHE-5.jpg)Crustless Broccoli & Cheddar Quichewww.skinnytaste.com · 50 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/crustless-broccoli-cheddar-quiche/) * [![](https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/Quiche-1-2.jpg?fit=150%2C225)Springy Vegetable Quichepinchofyum.com · 70 min](https://pinchofyum.com/spring-quiche) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/minicrustless-quiche.jpg)Petite Crust-less Quichewww.skinnytaste.com · 40 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/petite-crust-less-quiche/) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Crustless-Quiche-Lorraine-9.jpg)Crustless Quiche Lorrainewww.skinnytaste.com · 45 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/crustless-quiche-lorraine/) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/3-Cheese-Zucchini-Quiche-9.jpg)Zucchini Quichewww.skinnytaste.com · 90 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/zucchini-quiche/) * [![](https://pinchofyum.com/tachyon/2011/04/Sausage-and-Red-Pepper-Quiche.jpeg?fit=225%2C225)Sausage and Red Pepper Quichepinchofyum.com · 50 min](https://pinchofyum.com/sausage-and-red-pepper-quiche) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mini-Quiche-Recipe-9.jpg)Mini Quiche Recipe with Ham and Cheesewww.skinnytaste.com · 45 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/mini-quiche/) * [![](https://www.skinnytaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Potato-Jalapen%CC%83o-Pepper-Jack-Crustless-Quiche-6.jpg)Crustless Potato Jalapeño Quichewww.skinnytaste.com · 60 min](https://www.skinnytaste.com/crustless-potato-jalapeno-quiche/) * [![](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2022/03/quiche-lorraine-1-1.jpg)Quiche Lorrainewww.onceuponachef.com · 80 min](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/quiche-lorraine.html) * [![](https://www.onceuponachef.com/images/2017/05/Crustless-Broccoli-Gruyere-Quiche-11.jpg)Crustless Broccoli Quichewww.onceuponachef.com · 85 min](https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/crustless-broccoli-quiche.html) ## Related terms * [Shortcrust pastryShortcrust pastry is a crumbly, tender pastry of flour, fat and a little water, used for pies, tarts and quiche. Here is the ratio and how to make it.](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/shortcrust-pastry) * [Blind bakeBlind baking is baking a pie or tart crust before the filling goes in, using weights to stop it puffing up. It keeps the base crisp, not soggy.](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/blind-bake) * [FrittataA frittata is an Italian open egg dish set gently on the stove and finished under the broiler or in the oven. See the ratio and how to keep it tender.](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/frittata) * [Jiggle testThe jiggle test checks if a custard, cheesecake or pie is baked by gently shaking it. The edges should be set while the center wobbles slightly.](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/jiggle-test) * [Tart panA tart pan is a shallow pan with fluted sides and a removable base, so tarts and quiches lift out whole. Here is how to line it and bake in it.](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/tart-pan) [More in dishes](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary/category/dishes)[Every term from A to Z](https://www.tinyplates.dev/glossary)