Goat Cheese, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Quiche
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this delightful quiche featuring creamy goat cheese, vibrant spinach, and sweet caramelized onions. The flaky crust perfectly cradles these mouthwatering ingredients, creating a savory dish that’s sure to impress at brunch or any mealtime. Whip it up and savor the deliciousness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
55
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 2 poignées d’épinards frais
- 3 gros oignons
- 65 g d’eau (2.29 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 6 œufs
- 40 g de chèvre frais pour le fond (1.41 oz)
- 60 g de chèvre frais sur le dessus (2.12 oz)
- 300 ml de lait (10.1 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 200 g de farine (1.6 cup)
- 1 c. à soupe de miel (15 ml)
- 55 g d’huile neutre (1.94 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 pincée de sel
- Sel, poivre
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 3 c. à soupe de vinaigre de Xérès (45 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 poignée de sésame doré
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Caramelize the onions with honey, Sherry vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Spread fresh goat cheese on the bottom of the pastry, add fresh spinach, caramelized onions, then pour the egg-milk mixture seasoned.
- 3
Finish with the remaining fresh goat cheese on top.
- 4
Bake for 55 minutes at 180°C and it's ready.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions low and slow over 35-40 minutes at medium-low heat rather than rushing on high heat, since Maillard reaction and sugar caramelization require gradual moisture evaporation to develop deep amber color without bitter burnt compounds.timing35-40 minutes
- ✓Deglaze the caramelized onions with 1-2 tablespoons of Sherry vinegar off heat, not during active cooking, because the acetic acid would otherwise volatilize immediately on contact with a hot pan, losing brightness before it can balance the honey's sweetness.technique1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Wilt the fresh spinach briefly in a dry pan for 60-90 seconds before layering into the quiche, since raw spinach releases up to 90% of its water content during baking, which would otherwise create a soggy custard layer.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Blind bake the pastry shell at 200°C for 12-15 minutes with pie weights before adding fillings, because the goat cheese and egg mixture will otherwise prevent the crust's starches from setting into a crisp barrier, resulting in a gummy bottom layer.technique200°C for 12-15 minutes
- ✓Bake the quiche at 180°C only until the center reaches 71-74°C internally, since egg proteins fully coagulate at this range and overshooting to 82°C or beyond causes syneresis, squeezing out liquid and creating a rubbery, weeping texture.timing71-74°C internal temp
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Prep
15
min
Cook
55
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Goat Cheese, Spinach & Caramelized Onion Quiche
Indulge in a slice of heaven with this delightful quiche featuring creamy goat cheese, vibrant spinach, and sweet caramelized onions. The flaky crust perfectly cradles these mouthwatering ingredients, creating a savory dish that’s sure to impress at brunch or any mealtime. Whip it up and savor the deliciousness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 2 poignées d’épinards frais
- 3 gros oignons
- 65 g d’eau (2.29 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 6 œufs
- 40 g de chèvre frais pour le fond (1.41 oz)
- 60 g de chèvre frais sur le dessus (2.12 oz)
- 300 ml de lait (10.1 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 200 g de farine (1.6 cup)
- 1 c. à soupe de miel (15 ml)
- 55 g d’huile neutre (1.94 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 pincée de sel
- Sel, poivre
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 3 c. à soupe de vinaigre de Xérès (45 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 poignée de sésame doré
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Caramelize the onions with honey, Sherry vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Spread fresh goat cheese on the bottom of the pastry, add fresh spinach, caramelized onions, then pour the egg-milk mixture seasoned.
- 3
Finish with the remaining fresh goat cheese on top.
- 4
Bake for 55 minutes at 180°C and it's ready.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions low and slow over 35-40 minutes at medium-low heat rather than rushing on high heat, since Maillard reaction and sugar caramelization require gradual moisture evaporation to develop deep amber color without bitter burnt compounds.timing35-40 minutes
- ✓Deglaze the caramelized onions with 1-2 tablespoons of Sherry vinegar off heat, not during active cooking, because the acetic acid would otherwise volatilize immediately on contact with a hot pan, losing brightness before it can balance the honey's sweetness.technique1-2 tablespoons
- ✓Wilt the fresh spinach briefly in a dry pan for 60-90 seconds before layering into the quiche, since raw spinach releases up to 90% of its water content during baking, which would otherwise create a soggy custard layer.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Blind bake the pastry shell at 200°C for 12-15 minutes with pie weights before adding fillings, because the goat cheese and egg mixture will otherwise prevent the crust's starches from setting into a crisp barrier, resulting in a gummy bottom layer.technique200°C for 12-15 minutes
- ✓Bake the quiche at 180°C only until the center reaches 71-74°C internally, since egg proteins fully coagulate at this range and overshooting to 82°C or beyond causes syneresis, squeezing out liquid and creating a rubbery, weeping texture.timing71-74°C internal temp